Your purchase payment stays outside Realr
If you buy from someone whose Realr you have opened, payment is arranged separately. A verified profile is not a checkout, escrow account or purchase-protection policy.
Check protection before paying
Read the rules for the payment service and transaction type you intend to use. Protection, eligibility, exclusions and reporting deadlines vary. A payment-method verification, where available, does not guarantee recovery of money.
Keep a record of the agreement
Save the listing, agreed price, delivery terms, messages and payment receipt. Do not rely on a profile badge as evidence that the item was supplied or that a refund has been approved.
If you suspect a scam
Contact your bank or payment provider promptly and ask what options are available. Report the account to the platform where the conversation took place. Realr can receive a report about a Realr account, but cannot reverse a payment made elsewhere.
For US reporting and recovery steps, read the FTC guide to what to do after a scam. In India, use the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.