What kind of postings do you not allow?
We do not allow postings advertising the sale of ANYTHING illegal or inappropriate including the following:
- Drugs
- Weapons
- Obscene, erotic items/material
- Prostitution
- Adult movie recruitment
- Massage services
- Cigarettes or tobacco products
We note ALL IP addresses of people submitting ads to 2deal4real (so there are footprints), and if you abuse this system we will take appropriate action.
PLEASE NOTE: 2deal4real reserves the right to remove any postings that we feel are not relevant, or of value to 2deal4real community with or without notice. Should you object to any of our terms or conditions, any guidelines, or any subsequent modifications thereto or become dissatisfied with 2deal4real in any way, your only recourse is to immediately discontinue use of 2deal4real.
Should I watch out for anything on your site?
Yes. There are unscrupulous people in all walks of life and the internet is no different. You must be on your guard, use common sense in all transactions and if in doubt, do not part with your money/goods. Remember, if it seems too be good to be true, it usually IS too good to be true. The purpose of 2deal4real is to encourage face-to-face, local, trading.
Importantly:
Be careful when meeting sellers at their home. Most private advertisers sell their goods from home. For personal ease and safety, always ensure you take someone with you. If you're answering a home service ad, ask the advertiser to produce identity and proof of qualification before inviting them into your home.
Buyer beware!
Once you have bought an item from a private seller, you have no legal comeback if it turns out to be faulty. Therefore, check the goods thoroughly before handing over the money. If the seller still has the receipts, or a warranty, so much the better.
Keep records
If travel is involved in the transaction, always remember to write down the contact details of the people you are visiting, or the people who are visiting you. If, for whatever reason, you are unable to make the appointment, notify them in advance.
What should I watch for when selling my item?
Fraudsters try to get your attention by sending short emails asking for 'more information' about your item. The emails usually don't make any sense!
For valuable items - such as a car - you could ask for either cash, or a bankers draft and offer a receipt as proof of purchase. In the case of bankers' drafts, it is wise to go to the bank together and watch it being drawn.
Overpayment scam
There are several different scams working but all are basically to do with overpayment for your goods.
One scam works when you are contacted by someone offering to pay for your item in full. They will say that they are living in a different country but that someone in your country owes them money. They will offer to send you a cheque for far more money than the actual price and then ask you to send the difference with the goods.
Another one works when you the person who has agreed to buy your goods says a mistake has been made and instead of €100 the cheque has been made out for €1,000 and would you cash the cheque and send back the difference.
In both cases, the cheque will clear into your bank, only to be stopped/refused weeks later. At this point, the Banks/Building Societies will take the full cheque amount back out of your account. Not only will you have lost the goods, you will be out of pocket for the amount of their original cheque (€ 1,000) and the amount you passed on as the difference (€ 900).
If this happens to you, contact us and we will report this to EFCC.
Why was my posting deleted?
Ads that are reported to us and/or fall outside our postings policies/terms and conditions may be removed from the site. This system has all the imperfections of a democratic system. If you are confident your posting adheres to our guidelines, please feel free to repost it.
PLEASE NOTE: 2deal4real reserves the right to remove any postings that we feel are not relevant, or of value to 2deal4real community with or without notice. Should you object to any of our terms or conditions, any guidelines, or any subsequent modifications thereto or become dissatisfied with 2deal4real in any way, your only recourse is to immediately discontinue use of 2deal4real.
I saw an advert that I don’t think should be online as it doesn’t follow your guidelines. How can I let you know that it should be removed?
We actively encourage all kinds of feedback, especially the sort that helps us keep the site free from “rubbish” ads. If you want to report an ad, please send the link to info@2deal4real.com. If we feel it doesn’t belong, we will remove it.
We are also always eager to hear of unscrupulous traders/advertisers attempting to operate in the community. If you have any information you feel would be important to us, please include it when you report the ad to us. This is extremely helpful to us in keeping the site “clean”.
Can you remove an illegal ad?
Yes! Please let us know at info@2deal4real.com. When we can establish the legality of such a posting, we will certainly be able to remove the advert.
I think the ad is illegal, how do I report a scam?
We are also always eager to hear of unscrupulous traders/advertisers attempting to operate on 2deal4real. If you have any information you feel would be important to us, please email us the details. This is extremely helpful to us in keeping the site “clean”.
An item stolen from me has appeared on 2deal4real.
If you have reason to believe that items stolen from you have appeared on 2deal4real, please contact your local Police. You'll find contact details for your area in the local phone book and the Police will be able to advise you on the correct course of action.
The advertiser wants me to send cash up front - what should I do?
Don't do it.
2deal4real recommends that buyers NEVER send cash or cheques through the post, or place money directly into a seller's bank account, in advance or expectation of receiving goods. We do not advise parting with your money/goods until the transfer of goods/cash is completed face to face.
Watch out for Western Union/Bid Pay – it is our belief that these forms of funds transfer are favoured by fraudsters. PayPal is much more secure.
I’ve sent the advertiser my money but he has not sent the goods.
Unfortunately, we are unable to interfere in the private transactions between a buyer and a seller. However, if you can provide us with a letter of complaint, we will keep this on permanent file under the member's records. When we receive 3 or more complaints about a 2deal4real member, we will block the IP address.
I have received an email that I think may be a scam. How can I tell if it is dodgy or not?
There are many different types of email scams that exist, all sent by people attempting to defraud you. You should show caution in all instances, especially with people who;
- Request payment via Western Union (or other online payment methods)
- Request that you send goods before you receive payment
- Claim to have a friend/agent who can pay you an amount greater than the value of your goods, then ask you to send them the difference.
There are scams that exist across the internet today, and we do our best to help to educate people on what to look out for
Fake Banks & Companies – a database where fake banks and other companies are listed. Check them out!
Get Safe Online - is an online safety guide with top 10 safety tips – well worth checking out.
Our Forum also provides helpful information about current scams that you may encounter.
These will provide you with extensive information on the different scams that exist and how to recognise them and protect yourself.
What measures are in place on 2deal4real to help protect users from illegal scams?
2deal4real works extremely hard at protecting our members. We are constantly changing and updating our tools to make life difficult for anyone attempting to scam someone through 2deal4real:
- We have warning messages in many places across the site.
- We encourage and rely on 2deal4real members to "Report Abuse" to us for review if it seems fraudulent, illegal, against 2deal4real policy or inappropriate.
- We give you the ability to anonymise and hide your email address in your ad, which cuts down on the potential for spammers to send you unwanted e-mails.
- We enable the members to post information about scams on the forum with examples of recent frauds. This is where people can educate themselves on the potential scams that are out there, and offer advice or feedback to help other users.
- We have various policies in place and take various actions to make life difficult for spammers, scammers and other generally not nice people
We treat every instance of fraud or spam extremely seriously and do our very best to protect our users and make your visit to 2deal4real, safe and enjoyable.
Please take every precaution when proceeding with any transaction in response to a posting on 2deal4real. As a user, you have to be aware of potential scams out there and use your judgment before proceeding with any transactions. If you have any doubts, please let us know.
I am so happy with 2deal4real, what should I do?
TELL EVERYONE!!! Word of mouth is the greatest marketing tool that exists and that is what makes the site to grow. So if you had a great time using 2deal4real, tell every Nigerian you know so they too can benefit from the site!