API Keys and Access: Safe Purchasing

TL;DR: Buying API keys, access tokens, or service accounts? Here's how to verify legitimacy and protect yourself.

Escrozon Admin

2026-07-01

Buying API keys, access tokens, or service accounts? Here's how to verify legitimacy and protect yourself.

API key transactions are high-risk because keys can be revoked, shared, or stolen. Here's how to buy safely on Escrozon.

Types of API Access Sold

Pre-paid API credits — Balance on OpenAI, Google Cloud, AWS, etc.
Custom API endpoints — Seller hosts a service and sells API access
Reseller API keys — Bulk API access at discounted rates
Service accounts — Google, AWS, or Azure accounts with credits

Critical Risks

1. Key Revocation The original owner can revoke the key at any time. You pay, they revoke, you lose. 2. Stolen Keys Keys sold cheaply are often stolen. Using stolen API keys is illegal and can result in your account being banned. 3. Shared Keys If multiple people use the same key, you'll hit rate limits and the key may be banned. 4. ToS Violations Most API providers (OpenAI, Google, AWS) prohibit sharing or reselling API keys. Your access could be terminated.

What to Verify

Before confirming receipt: 1. Test the API key with actual API calls 2. Check the remaining balance/credits 3. Verify rate limits match the listing 4. Change the API key if possible (some providers allow regeneration) 5. Check for IP restrictions

Using Escrow

Escrozon's AI escrow is essential for API key transactions:

Receive the key in the deal chat
Test it with real API calls
Verify the balance/credits
Only confirm when the key is verified working

If the key is revoked, doesn't work, or has less balance than advertised, open a dispute immediately.

Safer Alternatives

Instead of buying API keys, consider:

Buying API credits directly from the provider
Using Escrozon to buy a custom API service where the seller hosts the model and provides their own API endpoint
Purchasing a SaaS account (not just the API key) so you have full control

Important Warning

Many API providers explicitly prohibit key sharing in their ToS. Purchasing API keys may violate those terms and could result in all associated accounts being banned. Always check the provider's ToS before purchasing. Escrozon facilitates the transaction but does not guarantee that API key sharing complies with the provider's terms. Use at your own risk.

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