Security
Safe Online Selling Practices
How to buy and sell safely on platforms like Shopee, Lazada, and Facebook Marketplace.
How to buy and sell safely on platforms like Shopee, Lazada, and Facebook Marketplace.
When buying online, always use the platform's built-in payment and checkout system. Avoid direct bank transfers or GCash payments to sellers who ask you to transact outside the marketplace — you lose buyer protection that way.
Check seller ratings, reviews, and account age before purchasing. Be skeptical of brand-new accounts offering high-value items at extremely low prices. If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
When selling, beware of overpayment scams where a "buyer" sends you a fake payment confirmation and asks for a refund of the excess. Always verify that payments have actually cleared in your account before shipping items.
Never share your GCash MPIN, bank OTP, or login credentials with anyone, even if they claim to be from the marketplace's support team. Legitimate support will never ask for these.