Safety How to find your phone’s IMEI It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking to pick up a gently used Apple iPhone, a Samsung Galaxy, or a Google Pixel smartphone — you’ll want to make sure the device hasn’t been reported as lost or stolen before you part with your hard-earned money.
Safety Swappa vs eBay: A tale of two marketplaces If you’re anything like me, you probably have a desk drawer or box full of unused tech. Rather than allow it to gather dust, why…
Safety Top 5 eBay scams (and how to avoid them) Some people say that scams are the cost of doing business online if you are buying or selling on sites like eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook…
Safety Swappa is the safest marketplace for used tech: This is why Swappa launched in 2010 because of a Craigslist deal gone bad. Swappa has grown tremendously since that time. And while many things have changed, the…
Safety Top Facebook Marketplace scams (and how you can avoid them) You’ve likely heard some horror stories about Craigslist, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace. These marketplaces are similar to in-person flea markets because you can find a…
Safety How to avoid scams on Craigslist, eBay, Facebook, and OfferUp Other online marketplaces are filled with fraud and scammers trying to steal your money. Here's how you can avoid them, and how Swappa stops them dead in their tracks.
Safety Fraud alert: Swappa España is a scam Swappa España is a new fraud attempt using Swappa's trusted reputation to scam you out of your money. Don't fall for it.
Safety PSA: Letgo scammers are impersonating Swappa staff to steal your money Fraud is a serious issue online, one that's plagued the internet since the beginning. It's the very reason Swappa was built as a safer marketplace…
Safety The safest marketplace for used tech In 2012, Dan Gage experienced one of the most memorable days of his life - the day he was robbed at gunpoint by someone he…
Safety How to get a free IMEI check online There are lots of reasons why someone would want to check their phone's ESN, IMEI or MEID number. Whether you're getting ready to sell your…
