Is resale.bd free to use?

Yes. Browsing and posting basic ads on resale.bd is free. Optional featured listings and dealer subscriptions are available for higher visibility.

Does resale.bd hold my payment?

No. resale.bd never holds money and runs no escrow. You pay the seller directly at handover, in cash or a live bKash/Nagad transfer while the item is in your hands. Anyone asking for advance payment is a scammer.

Do I need NID verification to sell?

NID verification is optional but strongly recommended. Verified sellers get a badge, higher trust score, and rank higher in search results.

Which cities does resale.bd cover?

All 64 districts of Bangladesh including Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barishal, Rangpur and Mymensingh.

Safe Online Shopping Tips Bangladesh 2026 — Avoid Scams & Fraud

Protect yourself from online shopping scams in Bangladesh. Essential safety tips, red flags, and how platforms like Resale.bd keep your money safe.

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

1. **Use verified platforms only** — Resale.bd verifies sellers through NID checks 2. **Never pay outside the platform** — Always use in-platform payment (ResalePay) 3. **Check seller history** — Look for reviews, ratings, and account age 4. **Video call before buying** — Ask to see the product live 5. **Beware of too-good-to-be-true prices** — If it seems like a scam, it probably is 6. **Don't share personal financial info** — No bank PINs, OTPs, or passwords 7. **Use Scam Shield risk checks** — ResalePay holds your money until you verify the product 8. **Meet in public places** — For in-person exchanges, choose busy public locations 9. **Check return/refund policy** — Know your rights before buying 10. **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: - **NID verification** — Every seller's real identity is confirmed - **AI Scam Shield** — Your payment is protected until you receive and approve the product - **Seller reviews** — Transparent feedback from verified buyers - **Fraud detection** — AI-powered detection of suspicious listings - **Dispute resolution** — Full mediation support when issues arise [Learn more about ResalePay →](/safe-payment)

Shop safely online. [Browse verified listings on Resale.bd →](/browse) — NID-verified sellers, Scam Shield risk checks, zero risk.

FAQ

How do I avoid online shopping scams in Bangladesh?

Use platforms with seller verification (like Resale.bd's NID checks), never pay outside the platform, check seller reviews, and use AI Scam Shield risk checks.

What are common online scam red flags?

Prices too good to be true, seller refuses video call, payment demanded outside platform, newly created account with no reviews, pressure to pay immediately.

Is bKash payment safe for online shopping?

Direct bKash transfers to strangers have no protection. Use AI Scam Shield on Resale.bd — your money is held safely until you receive and verify the product.