🛡 Safety Tips for Gaubazar Users

Stay Safe. Trade Smart.

🚀 Pro Tip: The Golden Rule

👉 See → Check → Pay

1. See the item in person 
2. Check quality and documents 
3. 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.