As far as I know, no, potential buyers will not be vetted. It goes against the unregulated nature of the free market to regulate the sale of accounts, so I presume that is why it is allowed here, and I fully agree with that. From a security point of view it is a bad idea, but everyone is responsible for their own security and risks that they wish to take. Some may argue that it could cause harm to people, but so can a drug overdose; both have legitimate uses rather than their intent being to cause harm, so neither are restricted. I fully agree with you that it's fraught with risk for buyers, but Silk Road recommends that buyers do not Finalise Early. If they choose to do so despite those recommendations, who is at fault but themselves when they fall for a FE scam? Personal responsibility is a prerequisite for operating in a free market. People need to take responsibility for their own actions, and not blame their misfortunes on the actions of others when there is an escrow system put in place to mitigate the risk of such misfortune. Libertas