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We created this security center page to help guide you in the best way to use TradingCradles.com. 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 guidance 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 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 and exchange funds. 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 by community members. 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.

My name is Mrs Cheriyl Ryan Scott a Doctor in United Kingdom Located at Liverpool. i want to buy this item as a gift for my Husband sister who is currently working on her project in Africa. I want you to use Canada Post Air Shipping OR FedEx Express Mail Service For Delivery. due to the matter of urgency as i want the package to get there very fast and reliable.I'll offer you $900.00 CAD for item plus the shipping fees. send me your paypal money request for the payment and your full name.

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.

Thanks for your interest in my Little puppy.The puppy is still available for adoption.This little Girl is 12weeks old she is potty trained and very friendly with children.She is AKC registered,Adorable,sociable with great Personalities and very good bloodlines.She is vet-checked,up to date on shots and she is health guaranteed.All the papers will come along with the puppy but right now My wife and i are on a Christian mission in West Africa,Nigeria and we have the puppy right here with us.We are going to ship to you via express delivery on next day delivery after shipment through a shipping agent.Please if you know that you are not going to take very good care of my baby please let me know.I am giving her on adoption because we don't have time to take care of the puppy again due to the mission work before us here.She will be going for free but you will have to pay the shipping fee which is $200 so i will like you to get back to me with your fullname,full address,nearest airport and your contact phone number so i can make arrangement for the shipping.The lovely puppy will come along with all necessary document like... Akc Registered Paper,One Year health Guarantee,health Insurance Paper,Vet Record,Birth Certificate,Shot Book,Toys And Foods. Price: Free Shipping Fee:$200 Total cost:$200 Payment can be made via Western union or Money gram.If you are really interested in having my puppy as part of your family get back to me with the below info.. Full name...? House Address..? Phone number....? City..? State..? Zip code.? The nearest airport to your home where you will go to pick up the puppy? God Bless.

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.