What happens when you report someone on OfferUp?

Please report suspicious or offensive user behavior and any items that violate our Posting rules. Reports are kept anonymous. You can block the person (see below for more info), too. You won't receive further messages from them and any current message threads you have with them will also disappear.

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Likewise, people ask, can you get your money back on OfferUp?

You can request a refund up to 2 days after you get the item. If you don't get a response that solves the issue, you have 2 more days to let us know. After that, we'll automatically assume you're happy with the item and complete the transaction.

Secondly, is OfferUp safe for buyers? As an added security feature, OfferUp provides secure in-app messaging for those looking to buy and sell stuff locally online. For those who are wondering, “Is OfferUp safe to use,” our OfferUp review says yes—the platform itself is safe and secure.

Similarly one may ask, how do I stop getting scammed on OfferUp?

Avoid get-rich-quick schemes. If an OfferUp user tries to persuade you into participating in an ″investment opportunity″ or another money-making offer that seem too good to be true, it's likely they are trying to scam you. Limit communication with potential buyers or sellers to discussing the item up for sale.

Can you see who rated you on OfferUp?

The number following the stars will only increase by one, and will be counted at the first time that the person rates them. The number of stars for each item will be averaged with all other stars earned. At this time, there's no way to see which people gave which ratings or reviews.

Related Question Answers

What's wrong with OfferUp app?

OfferUp. OfferUp.com is currently down due to an AWS web-based storage outage affecting a number of websites and apps. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible.

Can you get scammed on OfferUp?

Scammers may create fake websites that look like OfferUp and ask you to log in with your email and password. Never click on these. The other person wants to communicate outside the app. When you use OfferUp's messaging system, you never need to give out your email address or phone number.

How does OfferUp ship so cheap?

According to the OfferUp terms (I've never used them, just took a quick look online), when an item sells, OfferUp provides a pre-paid shipping label to the seller and the seller MUST use this label and only this label to send their package. It sounds like they are providing labels for PM Cubic Rate pricing.

How do I get paid on OfferUp?

How it works

1. Ship it: When you accept an offer, we'll authorize the buyer's payment and hold it until you ship.
2. Deliver: When the item gets there, buyers have 2 days to evaluate it before the sale is final.
3. Get paid: Your money will transfer to your deposit account within 5 business days.

Who pays for shipping on OfferUp?

The buyer pays for the shipping label. Shipping fees can vary, so the amounts are shown for each item. When you're the buyer, you'll know how much you'll pay before you buy. Shipping is subject to the OfferUp Terms of Service.

Can I trust OfferUp?

OfferUp has a built-in messaging feature for two primary reasons: to protect your identity and help keep you safe. Keeping all communication with a buyer or seller in the app helps us do that. Trust your gut. Think of your instincts as a special power.

How long does shipping take on OfferUp?

Package the item securely, attach the label, and give it to the shipping carrier. Don't wait until the last minute! The carrier might not scan your package the day you drop it off, which could block payment. When the buyer receives the item, they have 2 days to evaluate it.

Can you get scammed on PayPal?

Once a scammer has hacked into somebody else's PayPal account (as in the case of the phishing email scam), they can make purchases and send payments with the money from the account they have taken over. PayPal may reimburse the seller if they are able to confirm that the account that made the payment was hacked.

What does two checks mean on OfferUp?

Two white check marks like the ones below mean they've seen that message. One green checkmark means they haven't seen it yet. When they don't respond, it's OK to continue searching for another item or buyer.

Is PayPal safe on OfferUp?

Using PayPay to receive payment for an item you sell on Offerup is not a scam. When someone pays using PayPal, you don't ship the item until PayPal has put the money into your payPal account. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can set one up for free. PayPal charges the seller 2.9% of the selling price, plus $.

Which is better Letgo or OfferUp?

Letgo has nearly double the amount of users (around 74 million) and is considered the largest and fastest growing marketplace app. Just because Letgo has more users doesn't automatically mean it's more popular than OfferUp in your area. To gauge local popularity, install both apps, then browse available items.

What percentage does OfferUp take?

7.9 percent

How do I edit a post on OfferUp?

Edit a posted item

1. Open the OfferUp app, then tap Offers.
2. Tap Selling, then tap the item you want to edit.
3. Tap Edit. You'll go through the posting flow again and can edit at any step of the process.
4. Tap Save, and the item will be updated.

How do I change my rating on offer up?

After you complete a sale with someone, you can rate and review them.

1. Go to Offers.
2. Tap the item you sold.
3. Tap Rate Buyer. If you don't see the option, you've already rated them.
4. Tap the number of stars you'd like to rate them.
5. Tap any of the words that describe your experience with the buyer.