7 Warning Signs You're Being Scammed on MercadoLibre When Buying a PlayStation 6 Pro

Fake Payment Confirmation Emails: Scammers may send convincing-looking emails that mimic official MercadoLibre or Mercado Pago notifications, claiming payment has been received or is pending. Always verify payment status directly within your MercadoLibre account.

Outside-of-Platform Link Requests: Be wary of sellers who ask you to click on external links, communicate on other platforms (like WhatsApp outside of official channels), or make payments outside of MercadoLibre's secure system. This is a classic tactic to bypass platform protections.

Mercado Pago Link Deception: Similar to external links, scammers might send a seemingly legitimate Mercado Pago payment link. If this link directs you away from the official MercadoLibre site or asks for additional verification outside the platform, it's a major red flag.

Pickup by Third Party Fraud: Be cautious if a seller insists on a third-party pickup service that bypasses MercadoLibre's shipping process. This can be a way to expedite the scam before you can properly verify the item or payment.

Hacked Rating Hijacking: Scammers may exploit compromised seller accounts with high ratings to lend credibility to fraudulent listings. Always scrutinize seller profiles and recent reviews, even if they appear legitimate.

QR Code Payment Switch: Be suspicious of sellers who push for QR code payments that deviate from the standard checkout process. They might try to reroute your payment to an unofficial account.

Empty Box or Different Item Return: While this is more of a risk for sellers, buyers should be aware that sophisticated scams can involve sellers falsely claiming an item was not received or was returned as an empty box. Always document your unboxing process with clear video evidence.