Staying safe on AskLoca
A few simple habits keep local trading friendly and secure for everyone.
When you meet
- Meet in a public, well-lit place for handovers whenever you can
- Bring a friend along for higher-value deals
- Inspect items in person before paying
- Trust your instincts — if something feels off, walk away
When you pay
- Prefer secure, traceable payment methods over cash for large amounts
- Never send money before you’ve confirmed the item or service is real
- Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true
Protect your account
- Keep conversations and offers inside AskLoca
- Never share passwords or one-time codes with anyone
- Report suspicious posts or users — it keeps the whole community safe