Trade Me section closes
The car parts wanted category on Trade Me has been closed because interest in this section’s listings has declined significantly over the past few years. The company says that compared to other categories on the site, it saw an “abnormally high trend of text scamming and non-delivery” in this category. “The latter was – and always will be – our primary concern. Combining these two factors, we made the call to close the category,” it adds. “Your safety is our priority. “Our advice remains the same. Never place contact details in listings or the Q&A and only complete trades through Trade Me. This cuts down opportunities for scammers to take advantage of members and get hold of their details. “Keep in mind you can still pick up rare parts in our dedicated car parts and accessories category. If you are looking for something in particular, you can always save a favourite search or category and we’ll email you if the item is listed for sale.” Trade Me says members should keep these simple tips in mind when trading to protect themselves safe scams:
- Never place contact details in the Q&A.
- Never send money overseas.
- Only complete trades through Trade Me.
- Check the seller’s account out to ensure they aren’t a lemon.
- For extra security, use Pay Now for credit or debit-card for purchases.
