👥 Meeting in Person
- Meet in public places during daylight hours (malls, coffee shops, busy streets)
- Bring a friend or family member with you
- Tell someone where you're going and when you expect to return
- Never invite strangers to your home or go to theirs
- Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, leave immediately
🔍 Inspect Items Carefully
- Examine items thoroughly before completing the trade
- Test electronics and gadgets to ensure they work properly
- Check expiration dates on food items and personal care products
- Verify brand authenticity and look for signs of damage
- Don't feel pressured to complete a trade if you're not satisfied
💬 Communication Guidelines
- Keep all communication within the Palitan chat until you meet
- Be wary of users who avoid answering questions about items
- Watch out for deals that seem too good to be true
- Don't share personal information like your full address early on
- Report suspicious behavior or messages to Palitan support
💰 Cash Transactions
- If trading items with cash involved, count money carefully
- Check bills for authenticity using security features
- Complete cash transactions in well-lit, public areas
- Never send money before receiving the item
- Avoid deals that require upfront payment or shipping fees
🥫 Food & Consumables
- Only trade sealed, unexpired food items
- Check packaging for tampering or damage
- Verify proper storage conditions (refrigeration if needed)
- Be cautious with homemade food from unknown sources
- When in doubt about food safety, decline the trade
🛡️ Protect Your Account
- Use a strong, unique password for your Palitan account
- Never share your password with anyone
- Log out from shared or public devices
- Be cautious of phishing attempts asking for login details
- Report any unauthorized access immediately
⚠️ Red Flags to Watch Out For
- User refuses to meet in public places
- Pressures you to complete trade immediately
- Asks for payment before showing the item
- Profile has no listings or reviews
- Communication is aggressive or threatening
- Item photos look copied from the internet
- User wants to move conversation off the app quickly