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Secure online shopping

For a seller that you don't know, never pay in advance.
Personal information such as name and bank account number given by the seller doesn't protect you from fraud.
Always request the original receipt and a written receipt of the purchase.
Never send any goods before the payment has been cleared and you have the money secured.

Be careful when...

You are being pushed to finalize a deal.
The deal sounds too good to be true.
You are being asked regarding your bank account or credit card number.
Payments to people you don't know, always try to meet up and finalize the deal eye to eye.
Branded items are always good to have checked at the relevant shop before closing the deal.
Almost all fraud cases happen when the buyer and seller do not meet.

Sell and buy

NEVER PAY IN ADVANCE. People are being manipulated by proof if identity (IC, passport, driving license) etc as a guarantee, this will not protect you against being cheated.

Selling...

Cash on delivery is the golden rule
Never send any goods before the payment has been cleared and you have the money secured.
Cheques can bounce, if accepting a cheque, first cash it before you handle over the goods.

Be cautious-Overseas Payments

There are only a few international payment solutions which are safe to use such as Paypal. Avoid using Western Union, BidPay or MoneyGram as its very hard to stop a payment through these services. This is also the reason why these services are so popular among fraudsters.

Buying...

Avoid advance payments
Using mail service for sending goods or money is very risky.
Do not send money to abroad

Stolen goods

Make sure that the goods you are buying are not stolen and always ask for the original receipt. If stolen the original owner has the right to claim the goods back, even if they were bought in good faith.

Always ask for the original receipt.
Identify the seller to avoid any doubts
If you are suspicious, check with the police if the item is stolen or not.
If stolen, always report it to geboon.com and the local police
Always ensure the proof of ownership for high-value purchases, such as properties or cars

Genuine or fake

Its hard to determine if a product is genuine of fake, therefore some categories like branded items and software are required to declare the originality of the product. Geboon.com prohibits non genuine brand imitations and software although some sellers manage to slip through our reviews

Therefore...

Always ask for the original receipt.
Always ask for the authenticity documents.
Immediately report to us and the police if you suspect that the product is a counterfeit.

When you sell...

Confirm in writing that the purchaser is satisfied with the product and that he/she has received all the necessary authentic documentation
The law enforcement will take legal action against you if you sell non original items.

Remember to...

Ask for the original receipt.
Prove the authenticity of the product.

International trade

Geboon.com advices you to ignore any request of goods being sent abroad. Buyers outside India generally want to commit a sophisticated fraud.

Be aware when...

The request is often not written in proper English.
These requests are generally sent from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail or other free emails.
The request often includes words like "products" (or goods, the item, etc). These are standard letters and often don't specify further
These requests usually offer more money for the goods than you requested.
The fraudsters usually pays by cheques or in some cases sends a fake proof of payment in order to convince you that the money has been sent.

Therefore, don't send or commit business that includes oversea transactions.

If you do, be aware of...

Be aware of people requesting you to send goods abroad via email
Always verify the payment, a written confirmation that the money has been sent is not the same as having the money in your account.
Do not accept checks.

Internet transfers

If you would pay for items online be aware of scams and "phishing attacks". This includes different tricks to obtain confidential information such as passwords, bank account numbers, credit card number etc.

Confidential information is never asked by email from any of the trusted web sites. If you receive such e-mails, please ignore them as they lead to fraudulent web sites that are built and designed to cheating you and obtaining the confidential information.

Never click on any link in an email pretending to be from a bank or any other financial institution.

Protect yourself...

Ensure that your computer is equipped with the latest antivirus programs, operating system and web browser.
Never click on a link in an email that is sent by a bank or a financial institution. If you want to access your bank account, always connect directly through your banks website.
Never give out confidential information through email such as credit card number etc.

Cars & vehicles

Selling...

Always ask the buyer to prove his or her identity.
Don't sell the vehicle to a car salesman if you don't get 100% paid upon delivering the vehicle. A small down payment doesn't guarantee you to get fully paid once the car is sold.
Avoid cheques and international transfers such as Western Union and Moneygram.
Always use a purchase contract.

Buying...

Check and confirm the car's origin before you finalize the deal.
Check and confirm that the seller actually owns the vehicle you intend to buy.
Refer to the vehicle service manual to verify the authenticity and the speedometer reading. This manual has to be signed of by an authorized work shop to be valid after each service
Ask an independent mechanic to check the vehicle before you finalize the deal.
Use a purchase contract.

Don't forget to...

Identify the buyer before he tries the car.
Be cautious and aware of any false documents, if you suspicious any fake documents, don't buy the vehicle and report it to geboon.com and the police.
Check the vehicle's service manual and ensure it has been properly maintained.