Red Flags When Buying a Rare Username

A handful of specific patterns show up again and again in username scams. None of them alone proves bad intent, but more than one together is a reason to slow down.

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Watch for

• Price far below market — a rare 2-3 letter handle offered at a fraction of typical prices for that tier is the single most common lure
• Pressure to pay immediately — urgency ("someone else is buying it right now") is a classic pressure tactic
• No track record — a seller with no history, no reviews, and no way to verify past sales
• Refusing to answer basic questions — about the account's history, how the handoff works, or why it's for sale
• Payment method with zero recourse and no willingness to discuss the process first

What to do instead

Ask questions before paying, get specific about the handoff process and timeline, and treat any pushback on basic questions as a reason to walk away rather than push through.

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