Shill bidding-inflating prices through fake demand-erodes trust. JMPA combines account verification, pattern checks, and deposit rules to keep floors honest.

What we watch

Linked identities, repeated IP anomalies, and abnormal bid ladders on thin lots all trigger review. Legitimate wholesalers rarely need dozens of micro-raises on the same SKU.

Fair auctions reward prepared buyers, not ghost paddles.

Your role

Report suspicious timing with screenshots; include seller and lot references so moderators can trace wallet trails without guesswork.