ANTI-SCAM POLICY – AFIAOMA.COM

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Afiaoma.com is committed to providing a safe marketplace for buyers and sellers. This Anti-Scam Policy explains how we work to prevent fraud and what users must do to stay safe.

By using Afiaoma.com, you agree to follow this policy.

1. OUR ROLE

Afiaoma.com is an online classified platform where users post ads and communicate with each other.

We do not sell products directly and we are not involved in transactions between buyers and sellers.

However, we actively work to reduce scams by:

• Monitoring listings
• Removing suspicious ads
• Blocking fraudulent accounts
• Investigating user reports

2. COMMON SCAMS TO AVOID

Users should be aware of common online marketplace scams, including:

2.1 Advance Payment Scams

A seller asks you to pay before seeing the item.

2.2 Fake Sellers

Scammers post attractive items at very low prices to trick buyers.

2.3 Fake Payment Confirmations

Fraudsters send fake bank alerts or payment screenshots.

2.4 Delivery Scams

Someone claims an item will be delivered after payment but disappears.

2.5 Identity Fraud

Scammers pretend to be agents, company representatives, or trusted sellers.

3. SAFETY TIPS FOR BUYERS

To avoid scams, buyers should:

• Meet sellers in public places
• Inspect items before payment
• Avoid paying deposits to strangers
• Use secure payment methods
• Verify seller details
• Be cautious of deals that are too cheap
• Avoid transactions outside Afiaoma.com communication channels

Never send money to someone you have not verified.

4. SAFETY RULES FOR SELLERS

Sellers must:

• Provide accurate product descriptions
• Upload real images of items
• Avoid misleading buyers
• Deliver items as agreed
• Not request suspicious payments

If a seller is found engaging in fraud, their account will be suspended or permanently banned.

5. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

The following activities are strictly prohibited on Afiaoma.com:

• Posting fake ads
• Selling items that do not exist
• Attempting to scam users
• Using stolen photos
• Creating multiple accounts for fraud
• Asking users to pay outside safe methods
• Impersonating companies or individuals

Any user involved in such activities will be removed from the platform.

6. REPORTING SCAMS

If you suspect fraud, please report immediately.

Provide:

• Username of the seller or buyer
• Link to the advertisement
• Screenshots of conversation
• Any payment proof

Report scams to:

Email: support@afiaoma.com
Website: https://afiaoma.com

Our team will investigate the issue.

7. ACCOUNT ACTIONS

Afiaoma.com reserves the right to:

• Remove suspicious listings
• Suspend accounts
• Permanently ban scammers
• Report fraudulent users to authorities if necessary

8. USER RESPONSIBILITY

Users are responsible for their own transactions.

Afiaoma.com is not liable for losses caused by:

• Fraudulent users
• Off-platform payments
• Personal agreements between users

Always verify before making any payment.

9. PLATFORM SECURITY

We continuously work to improve safety by:

• Monitoring ads
• Using automated fraud detection
• Reviewing reported listings
• Restricting suspicious accounts

However, users must remain cautious when trading online.

10. POLICY UPDATES

Afiaoma.com may update this Anti-Scam Policy at any time to improve security.