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How to Report a Listing, Seller, or Chat

How to flag a suspicious listing, a seller behaving badly, or a chat that crosses a line, plus where to go for order issues and bugs

Written by Austin Headley

When to Use the Report Button

ShopBroker has a built-in report button that lets you flag a listing, a seller, or a chat conversation in seconds. Use it any time you spot something that doesn't belong on the platform. We read every report and take action when it's needed.

Got a different kind of problem (an order that went sideways, a bug, or a general question)? Skip ahead to Other Ways to Get Help below.

Where to Find the Report Button

You'll see a small flag icon (or a "Report" option in the menu) in three places:

On a Listing

Open the listing page and look for the flag icon near the top of the page. Tap it to report a listing that's misleading, suspicious, or shouldn't be on ShopBroker at all.

The flag icon at the top right of a listing page, next to the share button

On a Seller Profile

Visit the seller's public shop and look for the flag icon next to their name. Tap it to report behavior on their profile, like an impersonation account or repeated no-shows.

The flag icon on a seller profile page, next to the Back to Your Listings button

Inside a Chat Conversation

Open the conversation, tap the menu icon at the top, and choose Report Conversation. Use this when something in the chat itself crosses a line: spam, harassment, or someone trying to take the deal off-platform.

What You'll Be Asked

When you tap Report, a short form appears. We keep it quick on purpose:

Pick a reason. Choose the option that best fits what's wrong (the list changes depending on what you're reporting).

Add details (optional). Give us anything that would help our team understand the situation. If you choose "Other" as your reason, details are required.

Tap "Send report" and we'll confirm right away with a friendly "Thanks for letting us know."

The Report this listing dialog with a reason dropdown, details field, and Send report button

Reasons You Can Choose From

Reporting a Listing

  • Item that shouldn't be listed

  • Misleading description

  • Suspected scam or fraud

  • Possibly counterfeit or stolen

  • Already sold / unavailable

  • Other

Reporting a Seller

  • Fake or impersonation account

  • Harassment or abusive behavior

  • Suspected scam or fraud

  • Inappropriate content on their profile

  • Repeatedly cancelled or didn't show up

  • Other

Reporting a Chat Conversation

  • Spam or unsolicited promotion

  • Harassment or abusive language

  • Trying to buy or sell outside ShopBroker

  • Sharing private or personal information

  • Other

If none of the listed reasons fit, choose Other and tell us what's going on in the details box.

What Happens After You Report

Your report goes straight to our team, usually within seconds of you tapping Send.

We take a first look. Most reports get reviewed within a day.

We investigate if needed. Depending on the situation, we may check the listing, message thread, account history, or other reports filed against the same person.

We take action. That might mean removing a listing, warning the user, restricting their account, or banning them outright for serious violations.

You won't always hear back about the outcome, and that's intentional. We don't share what action was taken against another user, and we don't tell the reported party who filed the report. Your identity stays confidential.

Other Ways to Get Help

The report button is for flagging something that doesn't belong on ShopBroker. If your situation is different, here's where to go:

  • Item didn't arrive, isn't as described, or was damagedIssues with Your Item

  • Refund hasn't appearedGetting a Refund

  • Refund or dispute questionRefund Dispute Policy

  • Bug or error in the app → Tap the chat bubble at the bottom of any page. Tell us what you were trying to do, what happened instead, and which device you're on. A screenshot helps.

  • Direct support for a specific order → Email [email protected] with your order number and a clear description of the problem.

Urgent Situations

If you're in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services first. For urgent ShopBroker issues, tap the chat bubble for the fastest response and tell us it's urgent in the first line.

Reporting the Same Thing Twice

Once you've reported a listing, user, or conversation, there's a short cooldown before you can file another report on the same target. If you try to report something you've already flagged, you'll see a friendly note that we're already looking into it. There's no need to keep filing. One report is enough to get our attention.

Daily Limit

To keep the system fair, a daily limit applies to how many reports you can submit. If you hit the limit, you'll see a message asking you to try again tomorrow. This helps us focus on genuine issues and prevents abuse of the reporting tool.

Confidentiality

> Your identity stays confidential. We don't share your name, account, or any identifying information with the person you're reporting.

The only time we'd be required to disclose your identity is if we get a legal request we're required to honor, and even then, we'd let you know unless we're prevented by law.

Honest Reports Only

We take every report seriously, which means we also take false reports seriously. Filing reports you know aren't true wastes our team's time.

> Heads up: Repeated false reports may result in restrictions on your own account. Only use the report button when something is genuinely wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the person I reported find out it was me?

No. Reports are confidential and the reported user is never told who filed the report.

Can I cancel a report after I send it?

Reports can't be undone once they're sent. If you reported something by mistake and want us to disregard it, you can reach out through chat support and let us know.

How long does it take to hear back?

Most reports get a first look within a day. You usually won't hear back at all (we just take action quietly). If we need more details, we'll reach out by email.

What if I'm being harassed and don't feel safe?

If you're in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services first. Then file a report on ShopBroker with as much detail as you can, and reach out to support. We'll respond as quickly as we can and act on the report.

What if I'm not sure whether something is worth reporting?

When in doubt, report it. If it turns out to be a misunderstanding, no harm done. If we end up acting on the report, you'll have helped protect other ShopBroker users from running into the same problem.

Need Help?

If you can't find the report button, the dialog isn't working, or you need to send a report with attached evidence (screenshots, photos, etc.), reach out to our support team through the chat bubble or at [email protected]. We're here to help.

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