Some scammers try to OSRS gold push payment methods that offer no safety net. You should always choose payment options that let you dispute a transaction if needed.
Best payment methods for safe OSRS gold buying:
PayPal
Credit or debit card
Google Pay / Apple Pay
Crypto (only with trusted sellers)
Risky payment methods to avoid:
CashApp
Bank transfers
Zelle
Amazon/Steam/iTunes gift cards
Western Union
Legitimate sellers don’t rely on these unless they’re trying to dodge chargeback protections.
Verify the Seller’s Live Chat Before Trading In-Game
Scammers often impersonate customer service agents or delivery bots in-game. They’ll say something like:
“I’m from Customer Support, here to deliver your gold.”
But they have no connection to the real website.
How to verify authenticity:
Initiate the conversation via the website’s official chat.
Ask the agent for the RSN of the delivery trader.
Make sure it matches exactly before OSRS gold for sale accepting a trade.
A real website will always confirm the exact character name.
