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If someone is bothering you, you can block them. You won’t receive further messages from them and any current message threads you have with them will also disappear. You’ll still be able to see their items, and they’ll be able to see yours, but you won’t be able to send each other offers or messages..
Can you have 2 OfferUp accounts?
Please: Use one account per user. Don’t use a throw-away email address. This signals to us that you might not be here for the right reasons.
Are there fake accounts on OfferUp?
A scammer creates several seller accounts on OfferUp, posting the same listing on each account. In each account, the same email address is listed as the contact method. The scammer then says in the listing to email them about the listed item instead of clicking the Buy button.
How do you know if someone is scamming you on OfferUp?
Some common examples include:
- The seller asks to be paid outside the OfferUp app.
- The seller makes an offer for an item that seems too good to be true.
- The buyer offers more than the listed price.
- The seller claims to pay for shipping fees and wants to send you an invoice.
Can I delete my OfferUp account and make a new one?
Yes, you can have 2 OfferUp accounts. However, you cannot use the same email address for both accounts. You can create a new account by going to the “My Account” section and clicking on “Sign Up.” You will be asked to provide your name, email address, password and phone number.
Can you permanently delete OfferUp?
FAQ. Can you permanently delete OfferUp? Yes, you can delete your account from OfferUp. To do this, go to the “Settings” tab on the app and scroll down to “Account.” From there, tap on “Delete Account” and confirm that you want to delete your account.
Where are my messages on OfferUp?
If you’d like to contact the buyer or review your messages with them, the messages will still be available. Go to your Selling tab, tap on the item, and select View messages.
How does OfferUp make money?
OfferUp is a mobile-first C2C marketplace on which users can buy and sell items. Available categories include clothing, furniture, automobiles, and many more. OfferUp makes money from fees paid by sellers, advertising on its platform, as well as from selling software to car dealers.
What happens when you mark sold on OfferUp? Once an item is marked as sold, the status can’t be changed to unsold. If you’d still like to sell the item, you’ll have to create a new post to make it available to buyers and searchable again. Because marking an item as sold is permanent, wait until you fully complete the sale before marking items as sold.
Why did my message disappear on OfferUp?
Why do OfferUp messages disappear? Messages on OfferUp disappear once the item is sold. You may need to unarchive an item in order to see messages sent to or from that item.
How long do OfferUp messages last?
How long do messages stay on OfferUp? OfferUp messages stay on the app for 90 days. After that, they’re automatically deleted.
How do I retrieve messages from OfferUp?
To find important messages you’ve exchanged on OfferUp, look for them in your Inbox or linked to the items the messages were about in the Selling tab .
Find messages
- Tap.
- Tap the item you want to check messages for.
- Tap the name of anyone who has messaged you.
How do I contact a seller on OfferUp?
Send a message
- Open an item in the OfferUp app.
- Tap the Ask button.
- Tap one of the suggested messages to immediately send a question, or write your own.
What happens if a seller doesn’t ship on OfferUp?
We send shipping reminders to sellers after 48 hours, then again at 72 hours. If the seller still doesn’t ship after 6 days, we cancel the purchase. Your money will be returned to you, however, it may take up to 5 business days for the funds to return to your account or card.
What to do when you get scammed on OfferUp? How to file a claim
- Within 2 days of receiving the item, first let the seller know if you didn’t get what you expected.
- If they decline or do not answer after 2 business days of submitting the refund request, use the ‘Get help from OfferUp button’ located in your chat message (found in the refund confirmation message).
Can a scammer hack my phone through text? Android phones can get infected by merely receiving a picture via text message, according to research published Monday. This is likely the biggest smartphone flaw ever discovered.
Can someone hack your phone just by knowing your number? But is it actually true that someone could hack my phone only by knowing my number? Quite simply – no, it isn’t.
How can you tell if someone is scamming you on OfferUp?
Some common examples include:
- The seller asks to be paid outside the OfferUp app.
- The seller makes an offer for an item that seems too good to be true.
- The buyer offers more than the listed price.
- The seller claims to pay for shipping fees and wants to send you an invoice.
What can a scammer do with my phone number?
By having your cell number, a scammer could trick caller ID systems and get into your financial accounts or call financial institutions that use your phone number to identify you. Once the scammer convinces your carrier to port out your number, you may never get it back. Scam porting is a big problem for phone owners.
Can you sue someone on OfferUp?
As a buyer, you have the ability to file a claim for any shipped purchase. Make sure to request a refund before filing a claim, as this may be a faster solution to your issue. If you’re unable to request a refund from the seller successfully, you may file a 2-Day Purchase Protection claim.
Should you give your phone number on OfferUp?
Only communicate through OfferUp.
You should never have to give your phone number or email address to another OfferUp user. If a buyer or seller tries to move your communication to a different app or service, politely decline.
What’s better OfferUp or Craigslist?
Craigslist is worth it if you’re willing to put up with potentially flaky sellers. If you’re a regular seller who hopes to generate a reputation with buyers, OfferUp is the way to go! It’s easy to use and great for regular users.
Should I give out my phone number on OfferUp?
Only communicate through OfferUp.
You should never have to give your phone number or email address to another OfferUp user. If a buyer or seller tries to move your communication to a different app or service, politely decline.
Why did OfferUp disabled my account?
OfferUp may have determined that you are violating their terms of service, and as a result, your account has been disabled. Another possibility is that there is a problem with your account login information.
Can you get hacked on OfferUp? A malicious person may have hacked your OfferUp account and may be posting listings using your name or offending other users. The following are some of the signs that someone may have hacked or may be trying to hack your account: You cannot log in to your account using your email and password.
Can someone hack my bank account with my phone number?
With your phone number, a hacker can start hijacking your accounts one by one by having a password reset sent to your phone. They can trick automated systems — like your bank — into thinking they’re you when you call customer service.
