Safety Tips for Buyers & Sellers
Stay safe while buying, selling and connecting with people on Tellapur Classifieds.
Tellapur Classifieds helps local buyers and sellers connect directly.
While most transactions are genuine, users should always take reasonable precautions when meeting people, inspecting items, and making payments.
Follow these guidelines to stay safe.
Safety Tips for Buyers
Meet in Public Places
Always arrange meetings in public, well-lit locations such as:
- Cafes
- Shopping centers
- Community areas
- Public parking areas
Avoid meeting in isolated locations.
Inspect Before Paying
Always inspect the item carefully before making payment.
Check:
- Condition
- Functionality
- Authenticity
- Completeness
Never rely solely on photos.
Beware of Unrealistic Deals
If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Be cautious when:
- Price is unusually low
- Seller refuses to meet
- Seller requests immediate payment
Avoid Advance Payments
Do not send money before:
- Meeting the seller
- Inspecting the item
- Verifying legitimacy
Especially avoid:
- Unknown bank transfers
- Gift cards
- Crypto payments
Verify Seller Information
Review:
- Seller profile
- Store information
- Ratings (if available)
- Listing history
Safety Tips for Sellers
Meet Buyers Safely
Choose public locations whenever possible.
If meeting at home:
- Inform family members
- Avoid being alone
- Schedule meetings during daytime
Accept Secure Payments
Prefer:
- Cash
- UPI
- Bank transfer
Verify payment confirmation before handing over the item.
Protect Personal Information
Never share:
- OTPs
- Passwords
- Banking credentials
- Aadhaar copies unless absolutely necessary
Tellapur Classifieds will never ask for passwords.
Beware of Fake Payment Screenshots
Always verify:
- Bank account credit
- UPI confirmation
Do not trust screenshots alone.
Online Safety
Never Share OTPs
Anyone asking for your OTP is likely attempting fraud.
Protect Your Account
Use:
- Strong passwords
- Unique passwords
Do not reuse passwords across websites.
Report Suspicious Activity
If you encounter:
- Fake listings
- Fraud attempts
- Harassment
- Spam
Use the Report button available on every listing.
Common Scam Examples
Fake Advance Payment Scam
A buyer asks you to pay a small fee before receiving money.
Never pay money to receive money.
OTP Verification Scam
Someone claims they need your OTP to verify the transaction.
Never share OTPs.
Fake Courier Scam
A buyer claims a courier company needs payment before pickup.
Verify directly with the courier company.
Too-Good-To-Be-True Listings
Be cautious when:
- Price is extremely low
- Seller avoids calls
- Seller pushes urgent payment
Community Guidelines
Users should:
- Be respectful
- Provide accurate information
- Use real contact details
- Follow local laws
- Report suspicious content
Users must not:
- Post fake listings
- Post prohibited content
- Harass other users
- Mislead buyers or sellers
Important Reminder
Tellapur Classifieds only provides a platform for connecting buyers and sellers.
Users are responsible for evaluating transactions and taking appropriate safety precautions.
Always exercise common sense when meeting people or exchanging money.