Curated safe meetup spots

We hand-picked 22 public meetup spots across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — police lobbies, county courthouses, and libraries with parking, lighting, and cameras. In any message thread, tap the shield icon next to the location pin to suggest one in one tap. Browse the full list at /safe-spots.

Trust tiers on every profile and listing

Every user is scored 0–10 based on verifications. Verified (sky) means they’ve confirmed email and phone. Trusted (emerald) adds ID verification. Top trusted (amber) adds Founding Member status. Brand-new users with no verifications show no badge — that’s your signal to be extra careful.

Verify yourself to raise your tier

• Confirm your email and phone in your account settings.
• Verify your ID through Stripe Identity — Listd never sees the document itself, only the pass/fail result.
• Sign in with Apple uses Hide My Email by default — that’s fine, your tier still counts the verified relay address.

Report anything sketchy

Every listing has a Report button. Use it for fake listings, scam messages, harassment, or anything that violates the Terms. We review every report — and patterns of bad behavior get the account banned.

1. Meet in public, during daylight. Your local police station parking lot, a well-lit big-box store like Walmart or Lowe’s, or any place with cameras and foot traffic. Never go to a stranger’s home, and don’t invite them to yours.
2. Bring a friend. Or at minimum, tell someone where you’re going, who you’re meeting, and when you expect to be back. Share your live location.
3. Inspect before you pay. Test that the tool runs, the phone turns on, the bike has working brakes, the furniture isn’t broken. Once cash changes hands, you own the problem.
4. Pay only after inspection — in person, with cash or instant payment. Acceptable: cash, Venmo/Cash App/Zelle after you have the item in hand. Never acceptable: wire transfer, gift cards, cryptocurrency, money order, “hold this for me.”
5. Trust your gut. If something feels off, leave. No deal is worth your safety.

The overpayment scam

A “buyer” offers you more than your asking price and asks you to refund the difference, ship the item across the country, or accept a check. They’re trying to steal real money from you with a fake check or chargeback. Never accept overpayment. Never ship. Listd is local — if they’re not local, they’re not real.

The fake escrow scam

A buyer or seller insists on using a “safe payment service” you’ve never heard of. They send a fake invoice that looks official. The link goes to a fake site that steals your money. Listd does not run an escrow service. Anyone claiming to is lying.

The bait-and-switch

You show up to buy a $500 iPhone — they hand you a brick in a phone box. Always open the box, turn it on, log into a test account if possible. For higher-value items, FaceTime the seller from the actual item before driving out.

The “I’ll send a courier” scam

A buyer says they can’t come in person but will send a delivery driver with cash. The delivery driver is the scammer — or never shows. If a buyer can’t come in person, they’re not your buyer.

The phishing message

You get a message with a suspicious link asking you to “confirm your Listd account” or “verify your payment.” Listd never asks you to do anything through a link in a private message. Go directly to listdmarket.com if you need to do anything with your account.

• Don’t put your home address in your listing. Use a nearby landmark or just your town and state (e.g. “Northside area” or “[Your Town] area”).
• Take photos in plain locations — not in front of identifying mail, license plates, or family photos.
• For large items, suggest a public pickup spot rather than your driveway.
• Cash is king for in-person sales. Count it in front of the buyer.
• For Venmo/Cash App/Zelle, send a $1 test if you’re unsure — wait for it to clear before completing the deal.
• Never give out your full bank account, SSN, or photos of your ID. No legitimate buyer needs that.

• Read the seller’s profile. Look for verified email, Founding Member badge, profile photo, completed listings, social links.
• Ask questions in the Listd messages — not by phone or text — so there’s a record.
• Ask for an extra photo of the item next to today’s newspaper or a handwritten note with your name. Real sellers don’t mind.
• Bring exact cash or a phone for instant payment. Don’t arrive with a check.
• For big-ticket items, consider meeting at a bank or police station parking lot.
• If a price feels too good to be true, it is.

• ✅ Tell someone the where, who, when, and item
• ✅ Share your live location with that person
• ✅ Meet during daylight, in a public place with cameras
• ✅ Bring a friend if you can
• ✅ Inspect the item carefully before handing over money
• ✅ Trust your gut — leave if anything feels wrong

• Immediate danger: call 911.
• You were scammed: file a police report with your local department. Most departments accept non-emergency reports online or over the phone.
• Wire/check fraud: file with the FTC and the FBI’s IC3.
• A user on Listd: tap the “Report” button on the listing or message, or email support@listdmarket.com. We take reports seriously.