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Safety tips

Most deals go smoothly. These habits keep it that way.

Before you pay

  • Never send a deposit by EVC Plus, Zaad, Sahal or eDahab before you have seen the item in person.
  • For cars and land, check the papers (logbook, title deed) and the seller's ID. Ask a trusted mechanic or lawyer when the amount is large.
  • A price far below the market is the most common scam signal.

Meeting a seller or buyer

  • Meet in a busy public place in daylight: a bank, a mall, a petrol station.
  • Bring a friend when carrying cash. Count money in front of the other party.
  • Do not go to a private home for a first meeting.

Online behaviour

  • Suuq never asks for payment on a seller's behalf and never sends payment links.
  • Do not share your sign-in code with anyone, including people claiming to be from Suuq.
  • Report suspicious ads with the Report button. Our team reviews every report within 24 hours.
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