MARKETPLACE SELLERS

Sell Safely on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay Without Revealing Your Number

Ghost number masking protects your personal phone number from buyers, scammers, and spam. Communicate confidently — your real number stays private throughout every transaction.

Real number hidden from buyersWorks on Craigslist & FB MarketplaceCredits never expireNo subscription
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Why Marketplace Sellers Need Phone Number Privacy

Every time you list an item on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or eBay, you're potentially exposing your personal phone number to hundreds of strangers. Buyers and scammers can scrape that number, add it to spam lists, or even use it to find your home address through reverse-lookup services. Marketplace sellers report receiving unsolicited calls and texts long after a sale is complete — sometimes months later. Your personal number becomes a permanent attachment to every listing you've ever posted. Ghost eliminates this risk by replacing your real number with a protected sender ID for every message you send.

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How Ghost Protects Marketplace Sellers

Ghost uses number masking technology to route your messages through secure servers before delivery. When a buyer responds to your listing and you reply through Ghost, they see a protected sender ID — never your actual number. You maintain full communication with buyers, negotiate prices, arrange pickups, and answer questions, all without giving away your personal identity. Setup takes under 3 seconds: no SIM card, no new phone number to manage, no contracts. Just open Ghost, type your message, and send. If a buyer gets strange, you simply stop responding — they cannot call or text your real number because they never had it.

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Real Scenario: Selling a Couch on Facebook Marketplace

You post a couch for $150. Twenty people message you. Most are genuine buyers, but two are clearly scammers trying to get your personal information. With Ghost, all twenty conversations happen through a masked number. Your real number stays off their phones. You meet the legitimate buyer, hand over the couch, and walk away knowing that none of those strangers can reach you again. No spam calls. No unwanted texts. No harassment. Ghost gives you the communication channel you need for the sale without the privacy risk that comes with it.

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Pricing for Marketplace Sellers

Most active marketplace sellers spend $5–15 per month on Ghost credits depending on listing volume. The Standard pack ($4 for 20 credits at 20¢ each) covers a typical active week. The Plus pack ($10 for 50 credits) suits high-volume sellers with multiple listings running simultaneously. Credits never expire, so you only pay for the messages you actually send. There are no subscription fees, no monthly minimums, and no surprise charges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghost SMS really anonymous?

Yes. Ghost masks your real phone number using number masking technology — recipients never see your actual number. Ghost maintains minimal metadata strictly for abuse prevention and legal compliance and does not share it unless required by law. Your privacy is the product.

How does number masking work?

When you send a message through Ghost, it routes through our secure servers and is delivered with a protected sender ID. Your carrier, device, and real number are never transmitted to the recipient. The masking happens at the server level — there's nothing to configure on your end.

Does Ghost work internationally?

Yes. Ghost supports sending messages to phone numbers in 100+ countries worldwide. International delivery may use more credits than domestic messages due to carrier costs. Check the in-app rates screen for per-country pricing.

Is Ghost safe for online transactions?

Absolutely. Ghost is widely used by marketplace sellers on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and eBay to communicate with buyers without revealing their personal phone numbers. Your number stays private throughout the entire transaction.

How much does Ghost cost?

Ghost operates on a credit system with no subscription fees. Starter: $1 for 5 credits. Standard: $4 for 20 credits (20¢ per SMS). Plus: $10 for 50 credits. Credits never expire, so you only pay for what you actually send.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. You can send a free anonymous SMS without downloading the app or creating an account at ghostsms.online/free. No credit card required.

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