Protect yourself from fraud


The Internet is an easy place to scam people, and as Janglo has grown larger and larger, the incentive to try and defraud users has also grown.

It hasn't been often, but we've had stories of theft, fraud, and worse on Janglo. Janglo can not vouch for any user, and we have no way of knowing whether any post is legit or not.

The golden rule is: trust your instincts. If you get a bad feeling from someone, don't give him money without making sure the product or service is what you expect. Better to be extra careful before a purchase than reacting to a theft or fraud afterwards. 

Here's some other best practices to stay safe:  

  • Deal with people in person locally - follow this one rule and avoid 99% of scam attempts.
  • NEVER wire funds using a wire service - anyone who asks you to do so is likely a scammer.
  • Never give out financial details, like bank number, credit card, Paypal, etc.
  • Avoid deals requiring shipping or escrow services. 
  • Do not pay for housing or goods without seeing it up-front. 
  • Do not agree to background checks until you have met the job interviewer or landlord/agent in person.

We're always working to block scammers from posting, but they in turn are always working for new ways to change their looks. Its a constant battle that everyone on the Internet is fighting. Janglo and its moderators take no responsibility for any damages related to frauds of any sort.

To warn us of specific cases or individuals, please email us at [email protected]