Before you trade
Five practical habits for safer buying and selling on Suuq.
01 — 05⌂01
Meet in public
Choose a busy, well-lit public place during daytime. Tell someone where you are going and bring another person when possible.
- ✓Avoid isolated meeting places
- ✓Do not enter a stranger’s home or vehicle
- ✓Leave immediately if anything feels unsafe
✓02
Inspect before paying
See and test the item yourself. Check serial numbers, documents and ownership when relevant—never rely only on photos or promises.
- ✓Compare the item with the listing
- ✓Check that important features work
- ✓Ask for proof of ownership for high-value items
$03
Pay carefully
Confirm the item and recipient before sending money. Avoid deposits to unknown sellers and payment methods that cannot be reversed.
- ✓Never pay under pressure
- ✓Be cautious with gift cards or cryptocurrency
- ✓Suuq never asks for your password or code
●04
Protect your account
Keep access to your Suuq account private and review every link before opening it.
- ✓Use a strong, unique password
- ✓Never share email or SMS codes
- ✓Sign out when using shared devices
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Recognise scams
Very low prices, urgent payment requests, changing stories and copied photos are common warning signs.
- ✓Keep the conversation on Suuq
- ✓Do not follow suspicious delivery links
- ✓Stop and report suspicious users or listings
!In immediate danger? Leave the area and contact your local emergency services.