Safety Tips

There is no definite way to identify a fraudulent seller or buyer. We urge you to practice good judgement and keep the following tips in mind:

Tips for Buyers:

Dos

• Always do a thorough research of the product your intent to buy
  • Ask as many questions as you have about the product
  • Insist on inspecting the product on your own before buying
  • Meet the seller at a public place before buying the product
• Cash is the best form of payment in a transaction through classifieds

Don`ts

• Don`t disclose your personal information to the seller in your initial conversation
  • Don`t be afraid to cancel the deal if you find something fishy
  • Don`t buy the product unless you have seen it physically
  • Avoid meeting the seller in a secluded area
• Avoid sharing your credit card or bank account details

Tips for Sellers:

Dos

• Always provide correct and detailed information
  • Answer the buyer`s queries to generate his or her interest in your offer
  • Be sure about the buyer`s identity and purpose before closing deal
• Meet the buyer in person in a public place before closing the deal

Don`ts

• Avoid committing something which is not present in the product/service
  • Don`t disclose personal information unless you are sure about buyer`s intention
  • Don`t be afraid to ask the buyer about his purpose of buying the product
• Avoid meeting the buyer in a secluded area

-- Be safe. Avoid Scammers.

Most of the time, transactions outside of your local area involving money transfers, bank cheques or shipping (especially overseas shipping) are scams or frauds. Report all scam attempts to abuse [at] mynewnet [dot] com