Anti-Scam

Anti-Scam Policy for tradebuybarter.com

Tradebuybarter.com is committed to providing a safe and secure platform for its users to trade, buy, and sell goods and services. To this end, we have implemented the following Anti-Scam Policy to protect our users from fraud and scams.

Definition of Scam:

A scam is an attempt to trick a person into giving away their money or personal information. Scams can take many forms, including but not limited to phishing, impersonation, false advertising, and fake payment methods.

Prohibited Activities:

The following activities are prohibited on tradebuybarter.com and may result in the termination of a user's account and/or legal action:

1. Phishing: Attempting to steal personal information, such as passwords, NIN, BVN, or debit card numbers, or other sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity.
2. Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else, or representing a false identity, with the intention of deceiving or defrauding others.
3. False Advertising: Misrepresenting goods or services offered for sale, including but not limited to false claims about the quality, price, or availability of a product or service.
4. Fake Payment Methods: Offering or accepting payment methods that are not legitimate, such as counterfeit or stolen debit cards.

Reporting Scams:

If you suspect that a user on tradebuybarter.com is engaging in a scam, we encourage you to report this to us immediately. You can do this by using the "Report" button available on the user's profile or listing page.

Investigation and Response:

Tradebuybarter.com will investigate all reports of scams and take appropriate action, which may include but is not limited to disabling the user's account, removing the listing in question, and/or contacting law enforcement.

Safety for Classifieds Transactions:

To ensure the safety of transactions on tradebuybarter.com, we advise the following:

1. When meeting to complete a transaction, it is recommended to do so in a public place and during daylight hours.
2. Use the tradebuybarter.com platform for communication and payment. Avoid providing personal information such as NIN, BVN, or debit card numbers to the buyer or seller outside of the platform.
3. Inspect the item thoroughly before making payment. If the item is not as described, do not complete the transaction.

Protecting Yourself:

To protect yourself from scams on tradebuybarter.com, we recommend the following:

1. Do not respond to suspicious messages or offers, especially those that ask for personal information or payment outside of the tradebuybarter.com platform.
2. Verify the identity of the person you are dealing with by checking their profile and feedback history on tradebuybarter.com.
3. Use secure payment methods, such as those recommended by tradebuybarter.com, to ensure that your payment information is protected.
4. Do not provide personal information, such as your NIN, BVN or debit card information, to anyone you do not trust.

This Anti-Scam Policy is subject to change at any time. We encourage you to check back periodically for updates and to familiarize yourself with its contents.

By using tradebuybarter.com, you agree to abide by this Anti-Scam Policy and to report any suspicious activity to us immediately.