🛡 Safety Tips for Gaubazar Users
Stay Safe. Trade Smart.
🚀 Pro Tip: The Golden Rule
👉 See → Check → Pay
- See the item in person
- Check quality and documents
- Pay only when fully satisfied
🚦 Quick Safety Guide (Traffic Light System)
🟢 SAFE
- Meeting in public places
- Inspecting items before payment
- Cash on delivery or face-to-face deals
🟡 CAUTION
- Out-of-city (out-of-valley) deals
- Courier or delivery requests
- Buyers or sellers rushing the deal
👉 Proceed carefully and verify everything
🔴 DANGER
- Advance payment requests
- QR codes sent to “receive money”
- Fake payment screenshots
- Unrealistically cheap deals
- QR codes shared via WhatsApp/Messenger to “receive” payment
👉 Stop immediately — likely a scam
⚠️ Most Common Scams in Nepal
❌ Advance Payment Scam
Scammers ask for a “booking amount” via eSewa, Fonepay, or bank transfer.
👉 Never send money before meeting
❌ QR Code Scam (Very Important)
Scammers send a QR code claiming it is for receiving money.
👉 You do NOT need to scan a QR code or enter your PIN to receive money
👉 Never scan QR codes sent by buyers (especially via WhatsApp or Messenger)
❌ Fake Payment Screenshot
Buyer shows fake payment confirmation.
👉 Always check your account balance — never trust screenshots
❌ Unrealistic Price Trap
Items listed far below market price.
👉 If it’s too good to be true, it’s likely a scam
❌ Remote Seller Scam
Seller claims they are in another city and asks for advance payment.
👉 Avoid advance payments for delivery
❌ Fake Job & Foreign Employment Scam
Scammers post jobs and ask for fees.
👉 Gaubazar does NOT verify manpower agencies
👉 Always verify through the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE)
👉 Never pay to get a job
🔐 General Safety Rules
- Always meet in public places
- Avoid isolated or late-night meetings
- Inform someone before meeting
- Bring a friend for high-value deals
- Trust your instincts
- Be aware that once you click “Show Phone Number” or post your number, you may receive calls from people outside Gaubazar. Always verify who you are talking to
🛒 Buying Safety Tips
- Inspect the item before paying
- Test electronics, vehicles, and appliances
- Ask for real photos and details
- Verify ownership for expensive items
💰 Selling Safety Tips
- Confirm full payment before handing over item
- Avoid buyers who rush or pressure you
- Do not share personal or banking information
🏍 Vehicle & Real Estate Safety (High Value)
Before making any payment:
- Verify Bluebook (vehicles)
- Check Lalpurja (land ownership documents)
- Confirm records at Yatayat Office or Malpot Office
👉 Never rely only on verbal claims
👕 Product Trial Safety
If a buyer wants to test or try an item:
- Use a controlled or secure area
- Do NOT allow strangers to leave with your item alone
💳 Payment Safety
- Prefer cash on meet
- Avoid advance payments
- Double-check digital transactions before completing deals
📱 Communication Safety
Be cautious of users who:
- Rush the deal
- Avoid meeting in person
- Give inconsistent information
- Send links to “confirm payment” or “verify your account”
👉 Do not click unknown links. Gaubazar only uses its official website
🚫 What Gaubazar Does NOT Do
- We do NOT handle payments
- We do NOT guarantee transactions
- We do NOT verify every listing or user
- We do NOT provide delivery services
🚨 Report Suspicious Activity
📧 [email protected]
Include:
- Listing link
- User details
- Description of the issue
🔒 Final Safety Reminder
👉 Never send money to strangers
👉 Always meet before paying
👉 Always verify before trusting
⚖️ Important Notice
These tips are provided for educational purposes. While Gaubazar strives to provide a safe platform, users interact at their own risk. Gaubazar is not liable for any losses or disputes arising from user interactions.