The following tips are the best way to stay safe when buying and selling on classifieds sites.
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Locanto employees will never approach you and ask for your credit card or bank details.
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Be wary of users who have a poor grasp of English; most scams originate overseas.
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Protect your personal details and initiate communication using our contact form.
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Users with usernames containing ‘Locanto’ or a variation thereof are not official Locanto employees. The only way to reach an official Locanto employee is through our contact form.
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Avoid communicating via email; use the Locanto messaging centre.
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Be extremely wary of sellers who do not want to use the messaging centre, or meet in person.
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Report any ads and messages you find suspicious.
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Be careful before paying in advance using gift cards, bank transfers or sign-ups asking for credit cards.
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If you opt for direct shipping, please do so via registered mail.
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The best way to pay is Cash On Delivery.
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Do not pay using Western Union or other similar untraceable payment options.
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When meeting up with a seller, avoid carrying more cash than necessary.
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Unless the link leads directly to locanto.com.au - don’t trust it.
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Protect your personal details and initiate communication using our contact form.
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Use your best judgment: if it seems too good to be true, it most likely is.
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The more questions you ask the advertiser, the more you know.
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Report ads and messages that you think are suspicious.
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Be wary of users who have a poor grasp of English; most scams originate overseas.
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Use your judgment: if it seems too good to be true, it most likely is.
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