How to avoid getting scammed

Scams are the biggest risk in this market. The money is gone the moment it is sent, and nobody can help you afterwards. This checklist takes ten minutes and catches the most common traps.

The checklist

• Check the scam register first. Search the vendor name and the contact details. A confirmed case is a clear message.
• Read vouches from real buyers. On Ampullen a vouch can only be left in a real marketplace thread, with the amount and proof. Look at who vouches, not only how many.
• Look for independent lab tests. A vendor who lets Janoshik test the products can stand scrutiny. Check that the tests are recent and that the batch matches.
• Be suspicious of pressure. Time limited offers, prepayment to new addresses and contact outside the forum are classic signs.
• Never a source without history. New accounts recommending an unknown vendor are often the vendor.
• Use the forum channels. A trade that starts on the forum can be documented and reported. A trade on private channels cannot.

If it still goes wrong

Report the case in the scam register with screenshots, transaction details and a timeline. Staff review it, the vendor gets to answer, and a confirmed case stays public. It does not help you, but it helps the next person.