Safety Tips

Stay Safe on FooVsMarket

Follow these simple rules to protect yourself when buying and selling. Most scams are easy to avoid when you know what to look for.

🤝 Meeting in Person

• Meet in a safe public place — busy malls, banks or filling stations. Avoid isolated locations and private homes for a first meeting.
• Go with a friend when carrying cash or valuable items, and meet during daylight hours.
• Tell someone you trust where you are going, who you are meeting and when you expect to be back.

💰 Payments

• Never pay in advance — no deposits, "delivery fees" or "clearance charges" before you have seen the item.
• Inspect before you pay — test electronics, verify documents for vehicles and property.
• Avoid untraceable transfers to people you have never met. Count cash carefully and in a secure place.

🔒 Online Safety

• Keep conversations on FooVsMarket chat so our Trust & Safety team can step in if something goes wrong.
• Never share OTP codes, passwords or bank PINs — our staff will never ask for them.
• Look for the Verified Seller badge before dealing on high-value items.