Online Safety

Best deals are safe deals

Unfortunately, we can’t be there at all the stages of your communication with sellers, but we can share tips that will help you protect yourself from unpleasant situations

General safety tips

Check feedback

This helps to ensure the person is reliable. People who had experiences with particular sellers leave reviews to keep others informed of how deals went. Take a minute to check reviews before making a deal. Whatever experience you’ve had, other buyers will appreciate you sharing it with them. Remember to view the “Feedback” section whenever you have or plan to deal with a seller or service provider. And also leave feedback after dealing with a seller.

Avoid sending prepayments

Meet with sellers face to face in a public place or request payment on delivery. Check out the item’s quality and ensure it lives up to your expectations before you make that payment.

Ensure that the packed item is the one you’ve inspected

Inspect the item and pay only when you have it in your possession. Don’t give a scammer the opportunity to swap it with another. Be smart, observant and focus.

Never give out your financial information that can be misused

Be careful and avoid scams or frauds such as fake payment services, fee requests, or requests to use money transfer services. Never share your PIN codes or passwords with anyone.

Use common sense

Please, avoid anything that appears too good to be true. For example, unrealistically low prices or promises of quick money. These are scams indicators or stolen or illegal goods.

Special safety tips

If you’re looking for a job

• Don’t pay fees for applying/interviewing;
• Avoid going for an interview at an unofficial office address;
• Do your research and check info about the company;
• Never disclose personal info before you get a job offer.

If you’re looking for a car

• Inspect the car to make sure it’s what you need;
• Run a test drive and consider inviting a mechanic to be sure that there are no hidden damages;
• Check all the docs and only pay if you’re satisfied.
• Check with relevant authorities to confirm car ownership

If you’re looking for services

• Check feedback to make sure the person is reliable;
• Agree on the scope of work and remuneration in advance;
• Meet in person at a safe public place.
• Request referee verifiable details if possible

If you’re looking for a property ‍

• Avoid paying inspection fees;
• If possible, go for a viewing with friends;
• Check everything carefully to ensure it’s what you need;
• Don’t pay in advance if it’s impossible to move in immediately.
• Visit property separately and ask question from the neighborhood

Take time to conduct a thorough background check on the property before making payment

Revisit the location, talk to the security personnel and neighbors. Confirm the property’s availability, clarify if it’s for sale or rent, and get the owner’s or property manager’s contact details. These simple actions will help you ensure that the deal is reliable.