OFFICIAL RESOURCE
Safety Guidelines
Complete guide to secure buying & selling.
1. The Essentials
ApnaSell connects people, but transactions happen directly between you.
CRITICAL REMINDER:
We are NOT a payment processor, escrow agent, or delivery service. Never believe anyone claiming to be an "ApnaSell Agent" handling money.
2. Profile & Listings
✅ DO
- Verify your phone number.
- Add ID for high-value items.
- Use a real photo.
❌ DON'T
- Share OTPs or passwords.
- Create duplicate accounts.
- Put home address in bio.
🚩 Red Flags to Watch
Property Red Flags
- Price 40% below market rate.
- "Owner is abroad, send deposit."
- Refusal to show papers.
Vehicle Red Flags
- No RC book available.
- "Urgent sale, medical emergency."
- Refusal of inspection.
3. Meeting Safety
Golden Rule: Meet in public, during daylight.
SAFE ZONES
Police Stations, Inside Banks, Mall Food Courts, Busy Cafes.
DANGER ZONES
Isolated Parks, Parking Lots (Night), Buyer's Home (First meet).
4. Inspection Protocols
Verify before you discuss price.
🚗 Vehicle Inspection Steps
- Check Chassis No. matches RC.
- Test drive with owner present.
- Check AC, Tires, Lights.
- Verify Insurance Validity.
📱 Electronics Inspection Steps
- Dial *#06# to check IMEI.
- Check Battery Health %.
- Test Cameras & Charging Port.
- Log out of Cloud accounts.
5. Payment Safety (Vital)
Most scams happen here. Be vigilant.
SAFEST
Bank Transfer (IMPS/NEFT) inside the bank branch.
OKAY
UPI (Verify name on screen matches their ID).
RISKY
Cash (Large amounts) or Cheques.
Bill of Sale Template
Copy this to document your purchase:
BILL OF SALE AGREEMENT
Date: _________
Seller: [Name, Phone]
Buyer: [Name, Phone]
Item: [Description, Serial No]
Price: ₹_______
Condition: As Is
Signed:
Seller: ________ Buyer: ________
6. Common Scams
- QR Code Scam: "Scan this to receive money." (QR codes only TAKE money).
- Army/Official Scam: Sends fake ID card. (Ignore ID cards sent via chat).
- Advance Fee: "Pay token to hold item." (Never pay before seeing item).
7. Emergency Contacts
If you feel threatened, leave immediately and call for help.
POLICE
112
CYBER CRIME
1930
WOMEN HELP
1091
Report users to: safety@apnasell.com