Reporting listings
Find out what to do if a listing might be breaching our policies. We'll show what we need to know, and what makes a great report.
You can report listings or sellers who might be breaking the rules by selecting 'Report this listing' at the bottom of every listing.
Reasons to report a listing
Report a listing if:
- The item is on our Banned & Restricted list.
- An item is listed in the wrong category.
- A member is trying to complete the trade outside of the auction process.
- A member has their contact details on the listing.
- The listing infringes on intellectual property (like fake goods or copied photos).
- You spot suspicious bidding patterns (like a member bidding on their own auction).
Stolen property
If you think an item is stolen, it's best to let the police know. Find out what to do about stolen goods.
How to report a listing
If you spot something suspicious on Trade Me, report the listing directly through community watch.
To report a listing:
- Find the listing you want to report.
- Scroll down to the section underneath the seller's details.
- Select Report this listing
- Complete the form to tell us more about what feels off.
- Select Submit.
What happens after you submit your report
After you send your report, our Trust & Safety team will look into things right away. Because of privacy laws, we can't share details about any action taken on another member's account. However, we take every report seriously and will check it out.
Make a great report
Find out what details to include by reading our community post on How to make a great report.