Why paying outside Upfrica may remove protection

Upfrica cannot reliably protect or refund a payment that it did not process or record against an Upfrica order.

Risks of off-platform payment

• The payment may not be linked to an order or refundable balance.
• Upfrica may be unable to verify the recipient, amount or promised item.
• The seller may ask you to close a case or move communication away from the audit trail.
• Bank transfer, cash or external-wallet recovery may depend on third parties.

Stay safer

• Pay only through the checkout or payment method shown by Upfrica.
• Keep buyer and seller messages in product or order chat.
• Report any request to pay privately before sending money.

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