🚨 Safety Alert
Never send money before seeing the item! Recent increase in advance payment scams.
Meet in Public
Cash Only
Inspect First
🛡️ 4 Simple Safety Rules
Follow these to stay safe
1. Meet in Public
Always meet in busy places like malls or banks during daytime.
2. Check Before Paying
Test electronics and inspect items carefully before giving money.
3. Use Cash Only
Never send money online. Pay cash after seeing the item.
4. Trust Your Gut
If something feels wrong, walk away. Bring a friend when possible.
For Buyers
- Research market prices before buying
- Ask detailed questions about condition
- Meet seller in busy public places
- Test electronics before paying
- Verify seller's identity and contact details
- Never pay before seeing the item
For Sellers
- Use clear, honest photos and descriptions
- Set realistic, fair prices
- Meet buyers in safe public locations
- Verify buyer's identity before meeting
- Keep records of transactions
- Don't share personal info in ads
🚩 Warning Signs
Watch out for these common scam indicators
💰 Payment Scams
- • Requests payment before viewing
- • Asks for wire transfers
- • Overpayment with refund requests
- • Pressure to pay immediately
🤔 Suspicious Sellers
- • No phone verification
- • Refuses to meet in person
- • Poor communication skills
- • Multiple similar ads
⚠️ Deal Warning Signs
- • Prices too good to be true
- • Urgent sale without reason
- • Stock photos only
- • Vague descriptions
📍 Safe Meeting Places in Sri Lanka
🏬 Shopping Malls
- Colombo City Centre
- One Galle Face Mall
- Kandy City Centre
- Any major mall
🏦 Banks
- Commercial Bank
- People's Bank
- Bank of Ceylon
- Any bank branch
🏢 Other Safe Places
- Hotel lobbies
- Petrol stations
- Restaurant entrances
- Government offices
🆘 Emergency Contacts
Get help immediately if needed
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