Ascend connects buyers and sellers. It does not process payments, hold funds, inspect items, or guarantee a transaction.
A buyer or seller suddenly insists you continue the deal on WhatsApp, Telegram, an email link, or a site you've never heard of. Moving off Ascend removes the conversation from the context available to moderators. Stay on Ascend, and stop if the other person keeps pushing.
No legitimate buyer needs your card details, CVV, OTP, bank login, or one-time-passcode to send you money. If anyone asks, stop the conversation and report the listing.
The classic overpayment scam. They'll send a fake receipt screenshot, or initiate a payment they later reverse, leaving you out of pocket once you refund. If a payment hasn't actually cleared in your account, no money has moved.
Ascend does not hold marketplace payments. Use a payment method whose terms and protections you understand. Do not ship an item based only on a screenshot or pending-payment notice.
Pick a busy, public spot
Coffee shops, mall entrances, gaming-cafe lobbies. Bonus points for somewhere with security cameras.
Daytime, not late at night
You can always reschedule. A serious buyer should understand.
Bring someone with you
A flatmate or teammate is fine. Two people deters most trouble.
Test the gear before paying
Plug it in, boot it up, run a quick benchmark. Sellers should expect this.
Trust your gut. You don't owe anyone a sale or a purchase. Use the Report listing option on any listing that feels wrong. This creates a moderation case and alerts the team. Include the specific behavior and any useful context. Ascend cannot recover payments, so contact your payment provider and local authorities promptly if money or property is lost.
We update this page as new scam patterns appear. If you've seen something not covered here, let us know via the report button on any listing. Specific details make a report easier to assess.