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How to Spot Fake or Scam Listings on OLX & WhatsApp (Complete Guide)



🔍 Why You Need to Be Careful on OLX & WhatsApp

Buying used phones for reselling can make you great profit — but one scam can destroy it all.
Fake listings, non-working phones, and fraud sellers are everywhere on OLX and WhatsApp.

Here’s how to protect yourself.

🚨 1. Too Good To Be True = Fake

If someone is selling an iPhone 12 for 25k — 🚩 run.
Always compare prices with the real market. If it’s too cheap, it’s likely:

  • Stolen

  • iCloud locked

  • Non-working

  • A scam to collect advance payment

📞 2. Avoid “Call Only” Listings

Many fake sellers write:

“Call only. WhatsApp not available.”

Real sellers will talk to you anywhere. Scammers try to keep you on call so there's no written proof.
Always deal on WhatsApp.

📸 3. Request Real-Time Photos or Videos

Ask the seller to:

  • Send a photo with today’s date written on paper

  • Or send a 10-second video showing phone condition & settings

If they refuse = 🚩 FAKE.

💵 4. Never Send Advance Payment

Scammers will say:

  • “Book it with 1k”

  • “Pay delivery charges first”

  • “50% now, 50% on delivery”

Never send a single rupee without meeting the person or having buyer protection (like COD from trusted platform).

🧾 5. Ask for PTA, IMEI, iCloud Info

Always ask:

  • IMEI number

  • iCloud locked or not

  • Factory unlocked or carrier locked

  • PTA status (approved, blocked, or tax required)

Use DIRBS PTA website to check IMEI.

🤝 6. Meet in Public Places Only

If you're meeting someone from OLX or WhatsApp:

  • Meet in public areas (cafes, markets)

  • Never invite them home

  • Always take someone with you

🧠 Final Tip:

Before buying any phone —
do a 5-minute check using this post ☝️
It can save you from losing thousands.

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