Real ChatGPT answer · index seedV8EMn5PldgIcompleteRetail and ecommerce · secondhand and resaleinformational

Is it normal for an OfferUp seller to ask for a small deposit through an app before holding an item for local pickup

ChatGPTgpt-61 query10/31/2026
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.

SEED QUERY
Is it normal for an OfferUp seller to ask for a small deposit through an app before holding an item for local pickup
1 real search · 1 real-search pass
OfferUp official safety tips deposits local pickup payment scams deposits before meeting sellerGoogle ↗
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Query classes

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Searches and sources

ChatGPT1 real searches · gpt-6
OfferUp official safety tips deposits local pickup payment scams deposits before meeting seller Google ↗
  1. Common buying and selling scams · help.offerup.com
  2. Safety tips for meeting up · help.offerup.com
  3. Best practices for buying · help.offerup.com

Queries

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OfferUp official safety tips deposits local pickup payment scams deposits before meeting seller
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