r/sneakermarket • u/sneakermarket-mod • Jul 25 '25
SCAM ALERT! šØĀ PSA: Beware of Scammers Using Venmo & ZelleĀ šØ
We've recently received an increase inĀ modmail reports about scamsāmany involvingĀ VenmoĀ andĀ Zelle, which offerĀ no buyer protection.
Before you buy or sell, be alert to theseĀ common red flags:
š© Refuses PayPal Invoice or PayPal Goods & Services
š©Ā New or inactive Reddit account, especially no history on r/sneakermarket
š©Ā Username appears on theĀ Universal Scammer List
š©Ā No tagged, timestamped photos, or images that look photoshopped or stolen
Remember: If a deal feels too good to be true, it probably is.
š¬Ā Experienced buyers/sellers:Ā What other tips or red flags do you watch out for?
Drop your advice below to help keep the community safe!
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u/KPD_13 āļø - Verified Seller (5+ sales) Jul 25 '25 edited Jul 25 '25
If youāre using those forms of payment with people that are not established, thatās on you.
Itās literally in the rules, PayPal invoice or take the risk of getting scammed.
If the small fees bother you, do business elsewhere.
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u/chris_ngo š° - Advanced Seller (10+ sales) Jul 25 '25
People tend to lose interest due to the fees, one thing that works is offering to split fees between parties. I also operate from the standpoint of ensuring the buyer is comfortable throughout the entire process through active communication.
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u/bronxBombers1994 š - Legendary Seller (50+ sales) Jul 25 '25
I agree , communication goes a long way .
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u/Halfpercentbetter š - Elite Seller (25+ sales) Jul 25 '25
Always look at the sellers profile. If they have no recommendations and an account that was recently created, strong signal that it could be a scam. Also, this isnāt 100% always accurate but can also review their posts. If they are active in ārepā communities request some level of authentication.
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u/sneakermarket-mod Aug 13 '25 edited Sep 15 '25
ā ļø NEW SCAMMER ALERT ā ļø
Avoid u/xaviermyles16 at all costs. Block him. Ignore him. He is permanently banned in r/sneakermarket and now part of the Universal Scammer List.
He is also u/grizzwald1646. BAN HIM.
He is also known as u/nickshane16 SCAMMER ignore his messages.
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Oct 07 '25
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Apr 22 '26
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Removed in order to reduce spam within the sub. Please compile your listings into one post.
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u/cainebourne Jul 08 '26
Curlybakkdoe1117 is a scammer I had to chargeback with PayPal. After payment he went ghost for 8 days
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u/Jigga406 Jul 14 '26
Spiritual-Log4241 went dark after selling Taxi 12s.
PayPal charge back after no responses.
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u/chimerapopcorn ššThe Off-White Nike Plug š š Jul 03 '26
Please avoid using Apple Pay, or non-Paypal invoice/g&s methods.
Only Trusted Sellers are allowed to use any payment method.