Trust & safety1 min readUpdated Sept 2026

How to buy safely

Practical steps for safer deals on BasaNow

Buying online in Nigeria should be convenient—not risky. Follow these habits on every purchase:

  1. 1

    Meet in safe, public places for handovers when you can.

  2. 2

    Verify the listing matches what you receive; note the seller name and phone used on BasaNow.

  3. 3

    Use BasaNow messaging so conversations stay on the platform for support and reports.

  4. 4

    Watch for red flags: prices far below market, pressure to pay immediately, or requests to leave the app.

  5. 5

    Report suspicious listings so our team can review them quickly.

If something goes wrong, contact support@basanow.com with your listing link and chat history.

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