How do you avoid getting scammed when you buy something?

Buying from strangers online, payment methods, red flags in a deal.

Axis: pay with buyer protection … chase the cheapest deal

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date	who	answer	source
2022-02-28	Ali	To avoid being scammed when buying, Ali says to pay with something like PayPal that has buyer's protection; a seller who prefers cash is a red flag, since nothing can be done if he runs off with it.	5 Financial Mistakes I've Made In The Last 10 Years 00:11:19