Stay safe on Goodis
Most deals go well. These habits keep it that way: they take a minute and protect your money.
Four golden rules
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Should I pay in advance?
No. Be wary of any request for money before you have seen the item, including “booking fees”, “delivery” or “deposit”. Pay on the spot, in person, once you have checked the item.
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Where and how should I meet the seller?
Pick a busy place, in daylight, and bring someone if you can. Tell a friend or relative where and when you are meeting.
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What should I check before paying?
Examine the item, test it and check the papers (vehicles, land, devices) before any payment. If anything differs from the ad, walk away.
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Is a very low price suspicious?
A price far below the market often hides a scam. Compare with similar ads and do not let yourself be rushed.
On many ads, Goodis Wiz shows how the price compares with similar ads, when there are enough of them to compare. See Goodis Wiz →
Check your real balance
Check your real balance on your own phone or bank app. Never trust a screenshot or an SMS shown to you by the other person.
Checklists by category
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Before you pay
- Agree the price before you meet, and pay only in person, after you have checked the item.
- Choose a busy public place in daylight (a shopping centre, a bank branch, a petrol station) and bring someone for a large purchase.
- If you pay in cash, count and check the notes before you hand anything over.
- If you are paid by transfer, check your real balance on your own phone or bank app before you hand the item over.
- Keep a receipt or a message that records the sale, and note the seller's name and the ad.
Spot the scam
Be careful as soon as you see one of these signs:
- Pressure to decide now: "other buyers are waiting", "last chance".
- A request for money in advance: deposit, booking, delivery, "insurance" or any fee.
- A price far below what similar items cost.
- A refusal to meet in a public place, or to let you check the item.
- A courier or transport that the seller imposes, with payment before you see the item.
Verified sellers
A "Verified" badge means the seller has confirmed their phone number with Goodis. It is not a guarantee about the seller or the item: always check the seller's profile and ad history too.
Questions
How do I pay a seller?
Goodis does not handle payments between users. Agree the payment with the seller when you meet, after checking the item, and keep proof of your payment.
What should I never share?
Never share payment codes, passwords or codes received by SMS. The Goodis team will never ask for them.
I have a disagreement with a seller or buyer
Goodis is not a party to the sale and does not guarantee transactions: a disagreement is settled between you. Keep your exchanges, report the ad if needed and, in case of an offence, contact the competent authorities. You can also write to us.
How do I report an ad?
On the ad page, click “Report” and choose a reason (sign-in required). Our team reviews reports.
Report
Report the ad from its page: open the ad and choose "Report". Our moderators review reports. If you lost money, contact the police or the relevant authority in your country.