Every week, someone gets burned buying from a "trusted seller" online. The seller had great reviews on one platform, but those reviews were either fake, bought, or left over from a different account before they started scamming.

Here's the problem nobody talks about: your reputation doesn't follow you.

• Get banned on Facebook Marketplace? Make a new account on OfferUp.

• Rack up bad reviews on Craigslist? Switch to a local buy/sell group.

• Scam 10 people? Create a fresh profile and start over.

There's no consequence because there's no identity behind the account. Reviews are tied to throwaway profiles, not real people.

We're building Secure Sale to fix this. The concept is simple:

1. Verify your real identity once. Government ID, tied to one account permanently.

2. Every transaction builds your trust score. Real reviews from real purchases, across every platform you sell on.

3. Your reputation is portable. Link your SS profile to any marketplace. Buyers see your verified history everywhere.

The end result: a world where nobody trusts an anonymous seller, and verified sellers earn more because buyers feel safe.

We're in early development and building this in public. If you've ever been scammed online — or you're a legit seller tired of competing with scammers — join the free community and help us shape what this becomes.

Last year I almost got burned buying furniture off Facebook Marketplace. The seller had a brand new account, no reviews, and wanted to meet in a random parking lot. I walked away — but most people don't.

Here's the problem nobody talks about: scammers just create new accounts. They get banned on one platform, hop to the next, and start fresh. There's zero accountability.

So I'm building Secure Sale — a verified identity + universal reputation system for anyone who buys or sells online.

How it works:

• You verify your real identity once

• You get a trust score profile that links to every platform you sell on

• Buyers and sellers leave reviews tied to verified transactions

• Your reputation follows you everywhere — it can't be wiped

Think of it like a credit score, but for online trust.

Why it matters:

• Buyers instantly know if a seller is legit

• Sellers with strong profiles get more sales

• Scammers can't just start over with a new account

We're starting with local marketplace sellers first and expanding from there. If you sell on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, or anywhere else — this is built for you.

Early verified sellers get priority placement and help shape the platform. The earlier you join, the stronger your profile will be when this becomes the standard.

Welcome to Secure Sale. You're one of the first verified sellers on the platform — that matters.

Here's what happens next:

1. Get Verified — We'll reach out to verify your identity. Once confirmed, you'll receive your Secure Sale Verified badge.

1. Link Your Profiles — Share your Secure Sale profile link on every platform you sell on (Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, etc.). Buyers can click it to see your trust score.

1. Build Your Reputation — Every successful transaction earns you a review that follows you everywhere. The more you sell honestly, the higher your trust score climbs.

1. Use the Chat — Connect with other verified sellers. Share tips, flag scammers in your area, and help build the community.

Why this matters: You're establishing a cross-platform reputation before anyone else in your area. When Secure Sale becomes the standard, you'll already be at the top.

Questions? Drop them in the Verified Sellers Chat.