{"id":144539,"date":"2023-11-07T11:03:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T16:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interac1.wpengine.com\/?post_type=content&#038;p=144539"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:43:16","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-buying-and-selling-securely-through-online-marketplaces","status":"publish","type":"content","link":"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/en\/content\/life\/the-ultimate-guide-to-buying-and-selling-securely-through-online-marketplaces\/","title":{"rendered":"The ultimate guide to buying and selling securely through online marketplaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you buy and sell things like shoes, books, and baby clothes through online marketplaces, you\u2019re participating in something bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneris.com\/en\/blog\/posts\/growth-strategy\/why-more-canadians-are-choosing-second-hand-shopping#:~:text=A%20new%20report%20from%20retail,decision%20to%20thrift%20more%20often.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a survey by DIG360 and Angus Reid<\/a>, at least 77 per cent of Canadian adults took part in the second-hand economy over the previous year;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/5122317\/second-hand-shopping-is-a-28-5-billion-economy-in-canada-kijiji\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an earlier Kijiji study<\/a>\u00a0estimated the value of items swapped at $28.5 billion annually. For buyers, online peer-to-peer marketplaces offer a chance to grab items at a steep discount, or track down items that aren\u2019t available in stores anymore. Sellers get to turn their unused stuff into spending money \u2014 with the average seller earning at least $1,100 a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying and selling second-hand can also be better for the environment: When you reuse rather than manufacture, you help to reduce carbon emissions, water use and pollution, while keeping waste (including e-waste) out of landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The catch? Many marketplaces leave it up to the buyer and seller to decide how to exchange money and goods, which leads to the biggest potential downfall: getting scammed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to help make online marketplace transactions safe \u2014 not to mention convenient \u2014 by using <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer as your method for exchanging money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-interac-e-transfer-to-make-buying-via-marketplaces-more-convenient\">Use <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer to make buying via marketplaces more convenient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer makes it convenient to buy things from online sellers because it\u2019s easy to use (<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/how-to-use\/interac-e-transfer\/how-to-send-money-with-interac-e-transfer\/\">here\u2019s how<\/a>, in case you need to know). As long as you and the seller both have an email address <em>or <\/em>SMS number, and a Canadian bank account, you can make a payment via <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you use <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer, you don\u2019t have to go out of your way to take out cash, and it doesn\u2019t carry the same risks or delays that cheques do. <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer enables you to make more spontaneous purchases, too: If you meet up with the seller and they have more items you want, you can scoop up those deals, too \u2014 you won\u2019t be limited by the amount of cash you brought with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-1-1024x776.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144692 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-1-1024x776.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-1-300x227.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-1-768x582.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-1.png.webp 1166w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/776;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-to-stay-safe-when-buying-via-online-marketplaces\">Tips to stay safe when buying via online marketplaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making safe and savvy decisions as a shopper is especially important when you\u2019re buying through online marketplaces. Keep these tips in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do your due diligence. If the marketplace includes seller reviews, check them out first.&nbsp;Avoid sellers with red flags (for example, if the seller is in a big rush to get the item, or insists on communicating outside of the platform).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet face-to-face in a safe public setting, whenever possible. Bring a friend if you\u2019re feeling unsure about safety. In some places, police have set up designated exchange zones that are monitored for safety \u2014 call your local law enforcement to see if this is available where you live.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making the exchange in person gives you a chance to scrutinize what you\u2019re buying. Beware of fake merchandise (is that <em>really <\/em>a designer bag? Is that guitar <em>actually<\/em> vintage? Event tickets are often wise to avoid altogether unless you can verify the tickets are real). Before paying for something, carefully inspect it to make sure it\u2019s as described.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer to pay using <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer so you won\u2019t have to handle cash. And remember: <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/consumers\/security\/interac-e-transfer\/\"><em>Interac <\/em><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/consumers\/security\/interac-e-transfer\/\">e-Transfer is one of the safest<\/a> digital money transfer services in the world, but it\u2019s still smart to use the same precautions you would with cash purchases. Check any security guidelines or policies outlined on the website to protect yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-sellers-on-online-marketplaces\">Tips for sellers on online marketplaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing a major tidy up around your place? Maybe you\u2019re getting ready to move, or you\u2019re into a big seasonal clean. Whatever\u2019s driving you to clear out your place, keep these three tips in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-offer-things-people-actually-want-to-buy\">1. Offer things people <em>actually <\/em>want to buy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It sounds obvious, right? But you wouldn\u2019t believe some of the things people try to sell through online marketplaces \u2014 everything from puzzles with pieces missing to partially eaten food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-2-1024x746.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144694 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-2-1024x746.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-2-300x219.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-2-768x560.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-2.png.webp 1166w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/746;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-it-s-all-about-clarity-clear-descriptions-clear-photos-and-clear-communication\">2. It\u2019s all about clarity: clear descriptions, clear photos and clear communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of selling in online marketplaces is common sense. Think about what would motivate <em>you <\/em>to buy, and do that \u2014 which means: set fair prices. Write clear descriptions of what you\u2019re selling. If you\u2019re selling electronics, state the exact model and specifications for the item if possible. And take clear photos of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be ready for questions. And make things easier on yourself and buyers by answering common questions <em>before <\/em>people ask them, right in the listing \u2014 as in, what times are you generally available to meet up? Is the price firm or negotiable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And perhaps most important of all \u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-make-it-easy-for-buyers-to-buy-from-you-with-help-from-interac-e-transfer\">3. Make it easy for buyers to buy from you, with help from <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How about a payment method that <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/content\/news\/interac-e-transfer-use-surpasses-one-billion-transactions-in-the-last-twelve-months\/\">88 per cent of Canadian adults have used<\/a><em>?<\/em> Accepting payment via <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer helps make things more convenient for potential buyers: They won\u2019t have to swing by an ABM on the way to see you, which might make them more willing to buy. (If you\u2019re not familiar with how to use <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer to receive money, or need a refresher, <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/how-to-use\/interac-e-transfer\/how-to-receive-money-with-interac-e-transfer\/\">here\u2019s a quick and easy how-to<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer Request Money can also be useful when you\u2019re selling: If you have the buyer\u2019s email address or SMS number, you can use Request Money to nudge them to send you the payment. <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/how-to-use\/interac-e-transfer\/how-to-use-interac-e-transfer-request-money\/\">Learn how here.<br><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer Autodeposit to make the transaction smoother and safer (<a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/how-to-use\/interac-e-transfer\/how-to-set-up-interac-e-transfer-autodeposit\/\">learn how to do that here<\/a>). With Autodeposit, you won\u2019t have to coordinate a question and answer with each buyer; they\u2019ll just need the email address or phone number associated with your account for the funds to be deposited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong><em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer Autodeposit can also help reduce the risk of having your funds <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/content\/ideas\/keeping-your-digital-payments-secure\/\">intercepted by fraudulent buyers<\/a>: If you have it set up, the funds you receive are directly deposited into your bank account , following appropriate fraud checks by your financial institution, with no additional steps or passwords needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-sell-safely-via-online-marketplaces\">How to sell safely via online marketplaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these tips to help stay safe when you\u2019re selling your stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer helps avoid some of the payment methods scammers like to use when posing as buyers \u2014 for example, counterfeit cash, fake cheques, and bank drafts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Some scammers have used the speed of the transaction to trick sellers into sending money instead of receiving it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re the seller, make sure to check if the buyer has sent you a payment via <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer and <em>not <\/em>a request for money \u2014 which would mean money was flowing out of your account instead of into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-3-1024x573.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144696 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-3-1024x573.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-3-300x168.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-3-768x429.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-3-480x270.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2023\/11\/INT_Marketplaces_Marketplaces-3.png.webp 1166w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/573;\" data-original-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are using <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer with a security question and answer (as opposed to setting up Autodeposit), make sure it\u2019s a strong one that can\u2019t easily be guessed or discovered \u2013 and make sure you share it via a safe channel (in person if possible).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone\u2019s paying you via <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer in person (say, during a porch pickup), make sure the transaction is complete before you let them go on their way. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Just to be sure, check your bank balance to ensure the money is in your account before you send them on their way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When someone asks you to ship them an item rather than meeting up, make sure you\u2019ve received the payment <em>before<\/em> you send it. Check that the money is in your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember:<\/strong> Most people just want to buy and sell fairly. Listen to your gut, use our guide and take advantage of <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer to help make sure you come out on top whenever you swap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>See 10 more ways <em>Interac <\/em>e-Transfer can help make your life easier.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"button-ochre-block_8b11e85d9c8c09a641276718e5c92b53\" class=\"button-link\">\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        \n                        <div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x align-center\">\n                        \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/stage.interac.ca\/content\/life\/how-interac-etransfer-can-make-life-easier\/\" class=\"button-ochre\" aria-label=\"Learn more\">Learn more<\/a>\n            \n                            <\/div>\n                    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you buy and sell things like shoes, books, and baby clothes through online marketplaces, you\u2019re participating in something bigger. 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