Apply all due diligence you would while buying in a physical marketplace
Inquire about delivery before you make your purchase
Don’t make any payments (even for delivery) until you receive and inspect the product
Do not give out your financial information (bank account details, credit/debit card number, PINs, ID number) or any other information that could be misused.
Beware of unrealistic offers by sellers
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Safety as a Seller
Meet the buyer in a safe public place
Apply all due diligence you would while selling in physical marketplace
Inquire about payment before delivery of goods/services
After the buyer has inspected the goods and is satisfied, do not release the goods before you confirm receipt of payment.
Do not give out your financial information (bank account details, credit/debit card number, PINs, ID number) or any other information that could be misused.
Beware of unrealistic offers by buyers
Beware of spam messages
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Identifying Fraud
Is the price too low compared to prices of similar goods/services?
Are you being pressurized to make a quick decision?
Is the seller trying to prove the authenticity of the goods/services without being asked?
Is the seller unwilling to answer relevant questions, or not answering his/her phone?
Is the rating of the seller below average?
Is the seller/buyer issuing unrealistic demands?
Is the buyer/seller insisting on meeting in unsafe place or at odd hours?
