Much of the Dark Web is considered unsafe. And even if users are careful and conscientious about their transactions, they could end up victims of some evil cons. There are plenty of stories about people who paid for something illegal only to be disappointed by what they got, if the goods were even delivered at all. A good example of this are the so-called “red rooms’” where scammers promise to feature humans or animals being tortured. The scenes often turn out to be staged, or the vendor disappears after receiving the payment.