Trading on 10cedis.com is very easy. With that said, buyers and sellers need to stay safe whiles using our services. Read this article carefully to ensure you don’t fall victim to a scam.

Here are some things you should know;

Always Transact in public

It is best to business in public where there are lot of people available and in person. This will prevent any form of criminal activity from either party. Make sure you are okay with the item before paying for it.

Pay for item at the exchange point.

Pay for the item only when you have received, checked and is satisfied with it. Never make any form advance payment to the seller before you receive and check the item. Once you are satisfied with the item, never give it back to the seller. Pay for it, take other accessories if applicable and say your goodbyes even if he/she tells you they want to put it in a bag for you.

Never give out financial information

When a buyer or seller request for your financial information, don’t do it. It doesn’t end well for you.

Our Own Safety Measures

We work tirelessly to make our platform safe for our users. These are some of the ways we keep you safe.

• We hide your emails from the ads you post to prevent spam.
• We also give you the option to hide your phone number to prevent spam.
• We offer a highly encrypted messaging platform for all conversations regarding your ad so you don’t necessarily have to give out your personal contact details unless you are sure.

Look Sharp

To help you stay safe, here are some tip on how to identify a fraudulent act.

If the price sound too good to be true, stay away. When you see an item which the price is too low, it must be fraud. To prevent this, scrub the internet for the average price of the product you are interested in.

Reporting a safety issue

If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam, please report your situation to us immediately. If you have been cheated, we also recommend that you contact your local police department. 10Cedis.com is committed to ensuring the privacy of its users and therefore does not share information about its users publicly. 

However, we are committed to the safety of our users and will cooperate with the police department should we receive any requests for information in connection with fraudulent or other criminal activity.