Stay safe on SomRaadi.
SomRaadi connects buyers and sellers directly. We don't handle payment or delivery, so taking a few simple precautions makes every deal safer.
For buyers
Meet in a safe public place
Pick a busy area — a market, mosque entrance, or police checkpoint. Bring a friend.
Inspect before you pay
Test phones, open the engine, check documents, verify the item matches the photos. Only pay when satisfied.
Never pay upfront to a stranger
No wire transfers, no mobile money payments before seeing the item. Pay in person.
Too good to be true = scam
If a brand-new iPhone is being sold for $50, walk away. Scammers prey on bargains.
For sellers
Meet at your terms
Choose where and when. Daylight, public location. Don't invite strangers to your home.
Keep contact on SomRaadi or WhatsApp
Avoid sharing extra personal details. We mask your number from non-signed-in visitors.
Confirm payment before handing over
For mobile money, wait until the transaction message arrives on YOUR phone. Don't trust screenshots.
Report scammers immediately
If a buyer asks you to ship before payment or to use a strange escrow service — report them.
See something suspicious?
Report fake listings, scams or harassment immediately. Our team reviews every report.
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