Most deals on doskio go smoothly. These rules protect you from the few fraudsters.
The five most important rules
- Meet in person, inspect the item, then pay. Ideally in daylight in a busy place.
- No advance payments to strangers. No bank transfers, no PayPal “Friends and Family”, no gift cards.
- Stay in the doskio messaging system. Anyone who immediately wants to switch to WhatsApp or Telegram is often not genuine.
- Do not click links in messages that supposedly lead to a payment, delivery or “safe payment”. doskio never sends such links.
- Never share ID photos, bank details or codes. Not even SMS codes – not even “for verification”.
Typical scams
| Scam | How to recognise it |
|---|---|
| Fake delivery service | The buyer sends a link where you are supposed to “receive the money”. It asks for your card details. |
| Overpayment | The buyer supposedly paid too much and asks you to send back the difference. The first payment is later reversed. |
| Too cheap | New items or puppies far below market price, seller “currently abroad”, shipping only after prepayment. |
| Deposit for a flat | Viewing only after a deposit, keys “sent by post”. |
| Fake job | High pay for receiving parcels, opening accounts or forwarding money – that is money laundering. |
| SMS code | Someone asks you for a code from an SMS. It is used to take over your account. |
When selling
- Count cash at handover; for large amounts check the notes or meet at a bank branch.
- For shipping, accept only PayPal “Goods and Services” or payment that has arrived in your account.
- Only ship once the money is actually in your account – do not rely on a screenshot.
When buying
- Check the item before paying; switch on electronics, compare papers and chassis number (VIN) for vehicles.
- For animals: ask to see the mother, check the vaccination record and microchip, never buy without a viewing.
- With businesses, look for the legal notice (Impressum) and the “Business” badge.
Something wrong?
- Report the ad via “Report”. After several reports it is hidden until reviewed.
- Write to us at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – with the link or ad number. - If you have lost money: report it to the police (in many federal states also online via the “Onlinewache”) and inform your bank or PayPal immediately.
