Meeting Safety Checklist
Stay safe when meeting buyers or sellers.
Before
Verify the account's trust badge and profile
Have a phone/video call to confirm identity
Tell someone where you're going & share live location
Schedule during daylight hours
Choose a public location — mall, police station, petrol station
Use your own transport
During
- Meet in the open, not inside a car or private space
- Inspect the item thoroughly before payment
- Count money privately before handing it over
- Factory-reset devices in front of buyer
- Keep your phone charged and accessible
- Trust your gut — leave if something feels wrong
After
- Leave before counting your money again
- Confirm with your contact that you're safe
- Rate the other account on VerifyMzansi
- Report suspicious behaviour
Emergency
Call 10111 (SAPS) or 112 (any cellphone) immediately if you feel unsafe.