About the warning sign  What does the warning sign mean? The warning sign indicates that someone has only recently joined Trade Me. Everyone was a new member at some point. It doesn't mean that the member is necessarily untrustworthy. How can I remove the warning sign? The warning sign is shown for 30 days after you join Trade Me. You can remove the sign at any stage by becoming an authenticated member.  Authenticated members have a red star next to their name.Read about authentication |