: Use the platform's "Sicher bezahlen" (Secure Payment) feature, which includes buyer protection.
: The safest method is meeting in person and paying in cash.
: Provide the scammers' bank details (IBAN), names used, the ad ID, and your saved chat logs. 3. Contact Financial Institutions ebay-kleinanzeigen.de.anom
: Immediately take screenshots of the advertisement, your entire chat history, and any payment confirmations (e.g., PayPal receipts or bank transfer details) before they are deleted. 2. File a Police Report (Strafanzeige)
: If you used PayPal "Goods and Services," open a dispute in the PayPal Resolution Center . Note that "Friends and Family" payments generally offer no protection and cannot be reported for a refund. Safety Tips to Avoid Future Scams : Use the platform's "Sicher bezahlen" (Secure Payment)
: In Germany, you can file a report through the Onlinewache of your respective federal state.
: Be wary of very new accounts or those with poor ratings ("Naja" or "OK"). Favor long-standing accounts with "TOP" ratings. File a Police Report (Strafanzeige) : If you
To submit a proper report regarding a scam or suspicious activity on Kleinanzeigen.de (formerly eBay Kleinanzeigen), you should take immediate action through both the platform's internal tools and external authorities if money has been lost. 1. Report via the Platform