User Safety Guidelines – laabeta.com

At laabeta.com, your safety is our top priority. While we work hard to keep the platform secure, we encourage all users to follow these essential safety guidelines when buying, selling, or meeting other users.

These guidelines help protect you from scams, fraud, or unsafe situations.

1. General Safety Tips

• Always use common sense when dealing with strangers.

• Do not share sensitive personal information like NIC numbers, bank login details, or OTP codes.

• Avoid deals that seem too good to be true—they usually are.

• Communicate only through official laabeta.com channels.

• Report suspicious users, listings, or messages to us immediately.

2. Safe Buying Tips

2.1 Inspect Before You Pay

• Meet the seller and physically inspect the item before making payment.

• Test electronic items (phones, laptops, appliances) to ensure they work.

• Avoid sellers who refuse to meet or insist on shipping only.

2.2 Verify the Seller

• Check the seller’s profile, ratings, and ad history.

• Be cautious if:

  • The seller is very new

  • The seller avoids answering basic questions

  • The seller pushes for fast payment

2.3 Avoid Advance Payments

• Never send money through:

  • Bank transfer

  • EasyCash

  • Online payment

  • Mobile reload

  • Delivery riders you don’t trust

Unless you fully trust the seller.

2.4 Check for Stolen Goods

• Ask for proof of ownership:

  • Original bill

  • Warranty card

  • IMEI for phones

  • Vehicle book for vehicles

If the price is unusually low, be extra careful.

3. Safe Selling Tips

3.1 Meet in a Safe Location

• Choose public places:

  • Malls

  • Cafés

  • Police-approved meet-up points

  • Well-lit open areas

Avoid private homes unless you trust the buyer.

3.2 Verify Payment Before Handing Over Item

• For cash deals:

  • Count the money carefully

  • Check for fake notes

• For bank transfers:

  • Ensure funds are fully received (not “pending”)

  • Never rely on screenshots

3.3 Protect Your Privacy

• Do not share:

  • Home address

  • NIC photos

  • Bank account screenshots

Use your laabeta.com chat whenever possible.

3.4 Beware of Scammers

Scammers often:

• Ask for item delivery before payment

• Send fake payment slips

• Pretend to be from a courier company

• Offer extra money to gain your trust

• Ask for OTP codes or verification messages

Never share one-time passwords.

4. Meeting Safety Tips

• Bring a friend or family member if possible.

• Avoid late-night meetups.

• Meet in CCTV-covered public spaces.

• Share your meeting location with someone you trust.

• For high-value items (Vehicles,phones,electronics), meet near a police station if you feel safer.

5. Online Safety & Privacy

• Use a strong password for your laabeta.com account.

• Do not open suspicious links shared by buyers or sellers.

• Do not download unknown files or apps.

• Keep your personal contact number private unless necessary.

6. Scam Awareness

Here are common scam types you must avoid:

6.1 Fake Payment Proof

A scammer sends a fake screenshot claiming they paid. Always check your bank account directly.

6.2 Courier / Delivery Scams

Someone claims:

• They will send a courier

• You must pay “advance shipping fee”

• You will get money after delivery

This is a scam.

6.3 OTP / Code Scams

If someone asks for:

• SMS verification code

• Email verification code

• One Time Password

Do NOT share it.

6.4 Overpayment Scam

The scammer offers more money than your selling price and asks for a refund. Never accept overpayments.

7. Reporting a Problem

If you encounter a suspicious user or listing:

📩 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Report directly from the ad page or message window

We will investigate and take immediate action.

8. Our Commitment to User Safety

laabeta.com is continuously working to:

• Remove fraudulent listings

• Detect suspicious activity

• Block harmful users

• Improve safety tools

• Educate buyers and sellers

Your cooperation helps keep the platform safe for everyone.