SilentSale®

How to avoid marketplace scams in the UK

Pressure to move payment or messages away from the marketplace can be a warning sign. Keep the transaction in the app and review the item details.

Checked 2 October 2026UK
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  1. 01What to know

  1. What to know

    Do not move payment to bank transfer, gift cards or other off-platform methods.

    Check the order status in the app before sending or handing over an item.

    Keep listing information, messages and relevant evidence available for an issue review.

How SilentSale® protects both sides

SilentCover® is a discretionary protection service under the SilentSale® Terms. Both sides protected equally: buyer and seller each contribute £0.30 + 3% of the item price. Decisions depend on the Terms and evidence.

PIN Pickup is an in-person handover. The buyer inspects the item before sharing their six-digit PIN; the seller enters it in the app to complete the order. The PIN is acceptance. There is no shipping, tracking or post-handover dispute window.

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Questions people ask

What should I do if someone pressures me to pay outside the app?

Keep payment in the app and report the behaviour through the reporting or Support tools.

How does SilentSale® support both sides?

SilentCover® is SilentSale®’s shared-protection model: both buyer and seller contribute and are protected equally. The standard contribution is £0.30 + 3% of the item price per side; check the amounts shown in the app for any eligible adjustments. Stripe processes payments and holds funds until order completion. SilentCover® is a discretionary protection service.

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Sources

  • SilentSale® Terms and Conditions: payment, protection, acceptance and evidence rules. Checked 2026-10-02. §3.1–3.3, §6.1–6.5, §4.1–4.3, §7.5, §15.2.2–15.2.4, §6.5.1–6.5.1, §7.3.7, §15.2, §3.2.2, §3.5.1, §4.4, §2.3.4
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