Basically just use common sense. If for example someone wants your bank account details to pay for a car and they haven't seen it yet then you should be suspicious or if they are communicating with you from another country.

We agree with Pierre Omidyar, founder of Ebay, and that is basically that most people are good.

• Find out the details of who you are dealing with
  
  
• Check license and insurance before allowing test drives
  
  
• Never send bank account or credit card details to someone you haven't met
  
  
• Be wary of overseas buyers or sellers
  
  
• Only use original activation email to edit/delete your listings (for non members)
  
  
• Get a REVS certificate before buying
  

• Visit www.scamwatch.gov.au
  
  
• Use common sense