Keep messages in ApnaMate
In-app conversations help you keep a record and make reporting easier.
Trust & safety
Use ApnaMate with confidence
Most local exchanges are straightforward. A few simple habits make Marketplace, Jobs and Rooms much safer.
Meet somewhere public
Inspect items in a well-lit public place and tell someone where you are going.
Check before paying
Never pay a deposit for an item you have not verified. Avoid unusual payment requests.
Jobs should not cost you
A genuine employer should not ask you to pay for an application, interview or equipment transfer.
Report early
Report suspicious listings, jobs, users or messages. Blocking stops further contact.
Protect account codes
ApnaMate will never ask you to share a password or verification code in a chat.
Room and rental-scam safetyInspect, verify and protect identity before paying.Employment-scam safetyRecognise fake jobs, fees and money-transfer schemes.
Immediate danger or financial loss
Contact emergency services on 000 for immediate danger. For scams, contact your bank promptly and report the matter to Scamwatch or police where appropriate.