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Messages, the newest feature in KSL Marketplace, was designed with your privacy in mind. It gives you more control over who you choose to share your contact information with, preventing spam and potential fraud before it occurs. Say (or sing!) goodbye to scammers. (Na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na , hey hey hey, goodbye!)
While you're at it, say hello to Lucky Listings, a monthlong giveaway celebrating the official launch of Messages. During September 2022, sellers receive one entry for each new listing (up to four per account) they add on KSL Classifieds or KSL Cars with Messages enabled. Prizes include annual passes to national parks, Maverik gas cards, Restaurant gift cards and thousands of dollars!
Get complete deets on Lucky Listings.
Communicate quickly and confidently using Messages
Messages is accessible anywhere you see the paper airplane icon on KSL.com or within the KSL Classifieds app. You can use the feature to inquire about listings on any section of KSL Marketplace: Classifieds, Cars, Homes and Jobs. Conversations are limited to KSL Marketplace members with verified email addresses and sent through our secure platform.
Though you won't earn a Lucky Listings entry for enabling Messages on existing listings, we encourage you to edit your listings and select Messages as your preferred communication.
Buyers and sellers can choose from prewritten phrases such as "Is this item still available?" making it possible to send a question with a single tap or click. Or, craft your own body content with more specific information. We recommend using the KSL Classifieds app (make sure you have the latest version) and allowing push notifications for Messages. This expedites the purchase process for both parties.
More reasons to use Messages
Using Messages as your primary source of communication within KSL Marketplace is the best way to prevent fraud attempts. But if something slips through our security that appears more sus than a Sharpie-wielding toddler, you can flag the correspondence and report it directly to our CommuniTeam — which supports our customers and keeps our online commerce community safe. You also have the ability to block certain users if they are overly persistent or problematic.
If we determine an individual using Messages on KSL Marketplace is likely fraudulent, we will alert others who have been corresponding with this person so they can discontinue conversations or transactions. Using Messages prevents inappropriate communications that violate our Terms of Use from hitting your inbox, too.
Connecting communities
Protecting your privacy and keeping KSL Marketplace a safe, respectable environment for everyone are always our top priorities. From cool jobs to hot rods, home construction to music instruction, KSL Marketplace is the region's go-to commerce community. We're glad you're a part of it!
