how to avoid being scammed by online ads

Every platform is being hijacked by scammers to perpetrate crime.
Platforms like www.olx.com.ng, www.google.com.ng/local/trader etc has been used for these feats
I am sharing this tips cos of the numerous complaints we have received over the few weeks

TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE ONLINE SHOPPING

1. DONT BE GREEDY

If you see a "too good to be true offer" it is definitely "not true"

No one will sell his used Samsung Galaxy S3 for 15k
or an Iphone 6 for 30k

2.            DO NOT BE IN A HASTE

Even when you see a good deal compare with the other deals you have. Conduct a research about the seller. Ask for things like his Facebook Profile, twitter handle or Linkedln link. If it is a company ask for their official, customized domain mail account e.g info@elpinaplaza.com and transact all business using that.

3.            KEEP OFFICIAL MATTERS OFFICIAL

If you are dealing with a company, always ask for the company's account info for all payment. Never make payment into a personal account while it appears you are dealing with a company.

4.            ESTABLISH FACE TO FACE CONTACT

In the situation where you are dealing with an individual, seek to establish a face to face contact so you can assess the goods you intend to purchase

5.            BE ANALYTICAL

i.              Never agree to make deposit for delivery when the goods is not seen.

ii.             Never accept to pay a virtual individual for goods till you have a contact and you have the goods in your hands

iii.            When the individual claims to own an outfit and does not have a company account or website, request to pick up the goods yourself

6. Always shop for products on the company's online store eg jumia.com.ng, elpinaplaza.com, taafoo.com.ng etc.
Never make payments for a goods just bcos the fellow claims to work in a company that is well known to you.

these tips will be updated as the need arise. 

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