Answers: safe buying and selling in the UK

Straight answers on selling safely, avoiding scams and protecting both sides of a UK marketplace deal.

• Is it safe to sell on Facebook Marketplace?Selling on Facebook Marketplace is convenient but leaves sellers exposed to cash risk and time-wasters. Here is how to sell safely — and a protected alternative.
• How to avoid marketplace scams in the UKPractical steps to avoid the most common UK marketplace scams as a buyer or seller — and how shared protection removes most of the risk.
• What is the safest way to sell something in person in the UK?The safest way to complete a local, in-person sale in the UK is to secure the payment before the handover. Here is how PIN Pickup works.
• How to get paid safely when selling online in the UKHow UK private sellers can get paid safely online without chargebacks, reversed transfers or no-shows.
• What is buyer and seller protection?Buyer and seller protection explained — and why most marketplaces only protect one side.
• How to sell to a stranger safely onlineSelling to someone you have never met? Here is how to do it safely, whether you ship or meet in person.
• Do online marketplaces protect sellers?Most marketplaces protect buyers far more than sellers. Here is what that means and where sellers are exposed.
• How to avoid chargeback scams when sellingChargeback fraud is a top risk for online sellers. Here is how it works and how held-payment protection stops it.
• Is PIN Pickup safe for in-person sales?PIN Pickup secures face-to-face marketplace sales. Here is how it works and why it is safer than cash.
• What is SilentCover?SilentCover is SilentSale’s shared-protection model that protects both the buyer and the seller on every deal.