One of the most important things you can do to see if a seller is legit is to look at the sellers reviews. However, if the seller is new, don't be afraid to buy from them and I can tell you why in a moment. You can get a feel from what type of person you are dealing with just by messaging them.Jan 6, 2020
Will Depop refund me if I get scammed?
All purchases made in-app and/or on the Depop website, are covered by Buyer Protection and you'll receive a full refund if your item doesn't arrive or if it's significantly not as described.
Does Depop sell fake items?
We respect creators at Depop, so we don't allow anyone to sell counterfeit items on the app.
How do you shop safely on Depop?
According to Depop, it's safe to buy from their marketplace if you adhere to their guidelines. To minimize the likelihood of being scammed, you should only make a transaction through the app or website and make sure to click the “BUY” button.
Is Depop a bad company?
Depop has a consumer rating of 1.29 stars from 143 reviews indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Consumers complaining about Depop most frequently mention customer service, counterfeit items and tracking number problems. Depop ranks 401st among Marketplace sites.
Does Depop do authenticity checks?
We have proactive automated tools in place that enable us to identify violations before a user complaint is even made. In fact, we conducted over 35,000 proactive reviews of our users' accounts in 2020.
Can you be scammed on Depop?
Most scammers seem to follow the same MO: they hack a legitimate Depop user's account without the original user realising; usually, the person being hacked is a young woman with positive seller reviews who hasn't used their account for a while.