Your safety is our top priority at My Adz South Africa. We encourage every buyer and seller to follow these simple yet effective tips to ensure safe, honest, and enjoyable trading on our platform. Stay alert, stay smart, and keep your deals secure.
Meet in a Safe & Public Place
- Always meet in a well-lit, public area like a cafe, park, or shopping mall when meeting buyers or sellers..
Don’t Pay in Advance
- Never transfer money in advance! A request for payment in advance generally always turns out to be attempted fraud. You are taking a big risk with this type of transaction as you do not know the recipient.
Bring a Friend
- If possible, take someone with you when meeting with a stranger.
Verify Before You Pay
- Never make advance payments without verifying the product/service in person.
- Avoid sending money via bank transfer or mobile wallet before meeting.
Avoid Sharing Personal Information
- Do not share sensitive information such as your Home Address, National ID, Bank Details, or Passwords.
Trust Your Instincts
- If something feels suspicious or too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t proceed with the deal.
Use The In-Web Messaging
- Communicate through the websites messaging system to avoid fraud and have a record of the conversation.
Inspect Items Carefully
- Before making a purchase, check the condition and authenticity of the product thoroughly.
Report Suspicious Behaviour
- If you encounter a suspicious user, fake listing, or fraud attempt, report it to our support team immediately.
Avoid Dealing in Cash for Large Amounts
- For high-value items, use safer payment methods and get a receipt for every transaction.
- If the buyer pays in cash notes, make sure the notes are not fake.
Don’t Accept Overpayments
- Beware of scams where someone ‘accidentally’ overpays and asks for a refund.