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We created this security page to help guide you in the best way to use TradingCradles.com safely. Overall TradingCradles.com is one of the safest online classifieds around because our parental team manually approves all ads, but sometimes a bad one may slip through from time to time. Just make sure to follow the basic guidelines below and report any suspicious activity to security@tradingcradles.com

How do I flag suspicious or inappropriate ads?

Flagging an ad brings the ad to the attention of our parental team. They then investigate the ad and remove ads that violate the posting policies of TradingCradles.com.

To flag an ad, use the link that looks like a gray crossed out symbol on each ad, this can be located on the bottom right of all ads. You can also report an ad to us via email and explain your situation. Be sure to include as many details as possible and the ad information. Reporting ads using the crossed out symbol is the fastest way of alerting our parental team about bad ads.

How to be safe using TradingCradles.com

People who use TradingCradles.com have success with buying, selling and connecting with others, from time to time parents may run across a person attempting to scam or defraud our users. We have found that one of the best ways to address this problem is to ensure that all transactions take place locally and in-person.

Here are some general precautions you can take to ensure success.

When buying or selling, you should meet in-person to see the product, bring a friend with you and always pick a public meeting place. TradingCradles.com is all about local transactions.

Never send or wire money to sellers or buyers. This includes mailing a check or using payment services like Bidpay, Western Union or Money Gram to pay for items. If a buyer sends an "overpayment" and asks that you send the difference back to them via a check/money order, this is a scam.

Do not give out personal or banking information (e.g. social security number, bank account number) over the Internet.

Inform TradingCradles.com of any attempted fraud or suspicious emails, ads, or other activity. In case of fraud, file a police report and parental team.

Use common sense. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

What are examples of scams that I should avoid?

Below are some examples of scam replies to lookout for. Don't fall for similar scams - remember the best way to protect yourself from scams is to conduct all transactions in person with cash.

How are you doing today? Am Devon Cole from Odessa, Texas, but at the moment am in London, UK. For business purpose, I saw your item on this site and have been look for this items for long, I want to buy it and i will want you to ship it to my home address in Odessa, Texas, Kindly let me know the price of the items including with the shipping cost to Texas. Hope to read you soon.

I'm very serious and honest buying from you and am willing to turn down this transaction with you for good and fast........Let me know your asking price excluding shipping......... ...Payment will be mailed out By Money Order OR bank of Montreal check or certified check.So about the shipment i will like to handle it myself since i have shipping agent who as been handling my shipment for me right from time so they are the one who is going to come for the pickup of the item at your place once you get my payment okay.

Hello Sales, I am interested in some of your products that you have available in stock now and I will like to know if you can ship directly to Greece but if you can't,can my freight forwarder come for the pickup in your facility, I also want you to know my method of payment for this order is Via Credit Card or Cashier Check.Get back to me if you can Ship to that destination or pickup by my freight forwarder and also if you accept the payment type indicated.Kindly return your email with your current price list of your products available... Appreciate your quick response.Regards. CEO : Jameel Ahmed

I am currently in Military Camp Out of the State but I will also like to speed up this transaction because my Cousin birthday is at hand and I want the item reach it's destination as a gift. My Cosine is currently study abroad, Due to high cost of shipment through Canada Post (1-2weeks post) to Lagos - Nigeria, I will offer you $390 to cover both item and shipping expenses. Moreso, since I was screwed before I prefer payment terms to go through PayPal so as to protect both buyer and seller. Get back to me with your PAYPAL email for immediate payment and if you are not PayPal user, you can set up one in few minute through PayPal website.

What do I do if I have been scammed?

If you are the victim of fraud, please inform TradingCradles.com parental team and your local police department.

TradingCradles.com works with law enforcement agencies to keep the site as safe as possible.