Safe Online Shopping Tips Bangladesh 2026 — Avoid Scams & Fraud

Online Shopping Fraud in Bangladesh

Online shopping scams cost Bangladeshi consumers crores of taka every year. From fake product listings to advance payment fraud, the risks are real — especially on unverified platforms like Facebook Marketplace and random classified sites.

But smart shopping doesn't mean avoiding online platforms. It means using the RIGHT platforms with proper safety measures.

10 Essential Safety Rules

• Use verified platforms only — Resale.bd verifies sellers through NID checks
• Never pay outside the platform — Always use in-platform payment (ResalePay)
• Check seller history — Look for reviews, ratings, and account age
• Video call before buying — Ask to see the product live
• Beware of too-good-to-be-true prices — If it seems like a scam, it probably is
• Don't share personal financial info — No bank PINs, OTPs, or passwords
• Use Scam Shield risk checks — ResalePay holds your money until you verify the product
• Meet in public places — For in-person exchanges, choose busy public locations
• Check return/refund policy — Know your rights before buying
• Report suspicious activity — Use the platform's reporting feature

Common Scam Types in Bangladesh

🚩 Advance payment scam — Seller asks for full payment via bKash before shipping, then disappears

🚩 Fake product listing — Photos stolen from other sites, product doesn't exist

🚩 Bait and switch — Ad shows iPhone 14 Pro, you receive a cheap clone

🚩 Phishing — Fake login pages that steal your credentials

🚩 Overpayment scam — Buyer sends too much, asks you to refund the difference

How Resale.bd Protects You

The Resale.bd platform is designed with safety first:

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