When Sending Goods

Most fraud cases take place when the buyer and seller do not meet.

When you buy ...

• Never pay any money in advance, no matter how reliable the seller seems to be.
• Fraudsters often provide proof of identity (IC, passport, driving license, etc.) as a "guarantee". This does not protect you against fraud or being cheated!
• Postage paid by seller or registered mail is not risk-free. You have no way to verify the content of the package.

When you sell ...

• It is always better to meet and deal via COD (Cash on Delivery).
• Never send any goods without confirming that you have received full payment.
• Avoid payment by cheque. It is not guaranteed that the cheque can be cashed.

Special warning - overseas payments

• Some international payment solutions offer built-in security features, such as PayPal, but this is not common. Never use these payment services- such as Western Union, MoneyGram, or BidPay- because it may be very difficult to control/stop payment through these services. Such services are also popular with fraudsters for the same reasons.

Remember ...

• Never pay in advance.
• Goods sent through mail can be risky.
• Do not send money to a recipient in a foreign country.
• Avoid using most international payment services.