General Safety Tips
Check out the product and price – is it reasonable or too good to be true?
DO NOT Pay for any product you haven’t seen. Inquire about delivery & delivery terms before making a purchase or paying for any delivery fee.
DO NOT give out your financial information to anyone
Insist on Inspecting the item to ensure it’s exactly what you want before buying. Only pay when you are satisfied or when the item is delivered.
Property for Rentals
DO NOT pay upfront for any rentals. Make sure you visit houses/apartments/commercial properties for rent before making any payments.
DO NOT pay for any property for sale before doing due diligence.
Cars and Other Vehicles
DO NOT make any down payment before seeing the vehicle. Ensure you are dealing with the right person. Visit the showroom or owner, Inspect the car with a mechanic, agree on payment terms and only pay when satisfied.
Pets
Ensure the ad for pets on SokoDeal website has a verified seller badge. All Pet advertisers on SokoDeal should be verified. Do not pay upfront. Consider visiting the owner/business in their places. Only pay when satisfied.
Buy from Trusted Sellers
Carry out background checks on a company before going for an interview. Investigate if they have a vacancy and Verify their website. DO NOT pay any fees for a job application or go for interviews in remote places. DO NOT share your personal details such as bank account number, MPesa details, KRA, or a copy of your ID.
Jobs
Carry out background checks on a company before going for an interview. Investigate if they have a vacancy and Verify their website. DO NOT pay any fees for a job application or go for interviews in remote places. DO NOT share your personal details such as bank account number, MPesa details, KRA, or a copy of your ID.
Car Hire
Ensure the car for hire on SokoDeal website has a verified seller badge and the business is verified before contacting. All car hire dealers on SokoDeal should be verified. DO NOT hire from unverified businesses or pay upfront for a car for hire. Visit and meet the owners/business in their offices, inspect the vehicle, agree on terms and only pay when satisfied.
Tips To Identify Frauds and Scams