Buying on Jiji Ghana Safely: Common Scams and Checks

Short answer: on classifieds sites like Jiji you deal directly with the seller, so the platform cannot guarantee the item. The safe rule is simple: meet in a public place, inspect the item, then pay. Never pay a deposit to "reserve" an item you have not seen.

Common scams

• Advance payment: "Send a deposit and I'll keep it for you."
• Delivery-first deals: "Pay the dispatch rider fee first."
• Swapped items: you inspect one phone, a different one ends up in the box.
• Too-cheap listings: phones, laptops and cars far below market price.

Checks before you buy

1. Look at the seller's profile age, other listings and feedback.
2. Check the seller's number on TrustCheck.
3. Meet in a busy public place in daylight; bring someone.
4. Test the item fully. For phones, check the IMEI and that the phone is not locked to an account.
5. Pay only once you have the item in your hands.

Lost money to a seller? Report the number and read how to report a scam in Ghana.