Buying From a Stranger Online? Escrow Is Your Buyer Protection

Every guide to online marketplace safety says the same two things: crypto payments are irreversible, and for high-value deals you should use an escrow service. This is that escrow service, built for exactly the moment a vendor you found online says "I only take USDT".

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When a seller only accepts crypto

A vendor insisting on crypto is not automatically a scammer, but paying them directly gives you zero recourse. Propose escrow instead: legitimate sellers accept it because they still get guaranteed, irreversible payment on delivery. Scammers refuse it, which tells you everything.

Crypto buyer protection, step by step

Open a transaction and invite the seller. Deposit the agreed amount plus our flat 1% fee. We verify the deposit on-chain and the seller ships or delivers. You confirm the goods arrived as described, and only then do we release the crypto.

What if the deal goes wrong?

If the goods never arrive or are not as described, open a dispute before confirming. A human reviews both sides' evidence and can refund your deposit in full. Compare that with a direct wallet-to-wallet payment: gone is gone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest way to buy from a stranger online?

For card payments, use platforms with buyer protection. For crypto payments, which are irreversible, the only real protection is a third-party escrow service that holds the funds until you confirm delivery.

What should I do if a seller only accepts Bitcoin?

Do not pay directly. Suggest completing the purchase through an escrow service. A genuine seller loses nothing by agreeing; a scammer will refuse or pressure you to skip it.

How do I avoid crypto scams when buying online?

Never send crypto first, verify the escrow service independently (not from a link the seller gave you), and treat urgency or refusal to use escrow as a red flag.

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