SECURITY ADVICE                                                                                                              


Alabolsa classified ads platform strives to foster a respectful and fruitful experience among users of the site, whether as visitors, clients or service providers, allowing them to communicate with each other due to the mutual interest in reaching a work agreement.

 

You should always be careful when interacting with someone you don't know, using common sense and putting safety first.

Next, read these tips in order to reduce risks, knowing that there is no perfect method for this purpose.

 

  • The user understands and accepts that the Alabolsa classified ads platform only facilitates communication and interaction between the client user and the supplier user, with these being the only ones responsible for correct action in the connection of both when contracting and performing a service.
  • Given the link between user and service provider in their mutual interest in completing a job, Alabolsa suggests acting judiciously and cautiously, taking some safety tips.
  • Before contracting a service, we suggest entering the provider's profile presented on the Alabolsa site and learning about their experience and track record.
  • When selecting a provider, it is very important to enter their profile and verify if they have presented any type of identification.
  • Don't be afraid to ask questions through which you can spot red flags.
  • When you start a conversation with someone you don't know through any media, try to stay in that same media and do not disclose sensitive personal information, social networks where you operate or other private media.
  • Never share personal information from the beginning with the contact, such as details of your daily habits, information about the family, such as work, names, ages of children, or places and times where they go.
  • Be on the lookout for possible fraudsters, especially if in their first communication they ask for some type of advance payment for transportation, purchase of materials, or other reasons. Never advance money or share information that could be used to access your financial accounts.
  • People who avoid questions, references, personal presentation or video calls may be suspected; they may not be who they say they are in their profile published on the platform.
  • Avoid conversations that deviate from the reason for which the contact was generated, or that violate the level of respect by leading to inappropriate behavior, violating our terms and conditions.
  • Avoid contacting minors.
  • Avoid being induced to pay attention to unknown websites or links.
  • Be sure to protect access to your account by choosing a strong password and be careful when logging in from a public or shared computer.
  • Delete any emails or messages that ask for username and password information on behalf of the platform. Alabolsa will never request this data through these means.
  • When hiring a  service, be sure to tell someone in your family or acquaintance including information  about the place, or agree to meet in a public area to meet in person.
  • Make sure if the contracted service provider will attend personally or someone from their team who will be clearly identified.
  • It is important to have  emergency telephone numbers such as 911 scheduled on your mobile phone in case of any incident.