Stolen or recycled media
Photos or video can be copied from another seller, social account or old listing. Ask for current media or live verification when something feels inconsistent.
SCAM AWARENESS
Verified marketplace. Smart buyers and sellers.
Cavvyo verifies accounts and keeps bidding and sale activity tied to the marketplace record. Those safeguards add accountability, but every online transaction still deserves good judgment and independent diligence.
Keep the record togetherImportant listing, bidding, payment and pickup information should match what Cavvyo shows.
Verify unexpected changesA new payment destination, contact person or pickup instruction should be independently confirmed.
Stop when something feels wrongDo not let urgency push you past a detail that does not add up.
COMMON RED FLAGS
Slow down when the story changes.
Fraud often depends on urgency, inconsistent information or moving a transaction away from the place where it can be documented and verified.
Payment instructions change
Do not send money because of a last-minute text, email or message that conflicts with the payment information attached to your Cavvyo purchase.
Pressure to act immediately
Artificial urgency can be used to prevent buyers from asking questions, arranging a PPE or independently confirming important information.
Verification is never possible
Repeated excuses for why the horse cannot be shown live, visited, evaluated or documented are a reason to investigate further before bidding.
Important details keep changing
Changes in age, ownership, location, training history, health information or who is receiving payment deserve a clear explanation.
Untraceable payment requests
Never pay for a Cavvyo purchase with gift cards, cryptocurrency or another method that is outside the documented sale process.
SAFER BUYING
Build your own confidence before you bid.
Verification tells you who completed Cavvyo's account requirements. It does not replace evaluating the horse or confirming the facts that matter to you.
01Review the full listingCompare photos, video, disclosures, location, seller information and records for consistency.
02Ask direct questionsDiscuss training, rider suitability, health, maintenance, behavior and anything material to your intended use.
03Use independent professionalsArrange a pre-purchase examination or other professional evaluation when appropriate.
04Keep the sale documentedImportant sale, payment and pickup information should stay consistent with the Cavvyo transaction record.
05Confirm changes before actingIf payment or pickup instructions change, stop and independently verify them first.
WHAT CAVVYO DOES
More accountability by design.
Cavvyo adds identity, readiness and transaction controls that make anonymous marketplace abuse harder while preserving the buyer's responsibility to complete appropriate diligence.
Verified account identityRequired identity and account information before marketplace participation.Recorded online biddingAccepted bids remain tied to the auction and bidder record.Reporting & supportListings, accounts and transaction concerns can be reported to Cavvyo.Documented sale statusPayment, pickup and release status remain connected to the completed sale.
Something does not look right?
Contact supportDo not send money or continue the transaction until the concern is resolved. Save screenshots and report what you noticed to Cavvyo Support.