Safety Tips
Your safety is our priority. Follow these guidelines to have a secure and positive experience on TheListing.Space.
In Case of Emergency
If you're in immediate danger, call emergency services right away. Your safety comes first.
General Safety Guidelines
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Verify Identities
- ✓ Check worker profiles and ratings
- ✓ Ask for references if needed
- ✓ Verify contact information
- ✓ Look for completed jobs and reviews
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Meet Safely
- ✓ Meet in public places first
- ✓ Tell someone where you're going
- ✓ Bring a friend if possible
- ✓ Trust your instincts
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Payment Safety
- ✓ Discuss payment terms upfront
- ✓ Avoid large upfront payments
- ✓ Get receipts for all payments
- ✓ Use secure payment methods
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Communication
- ✓ Use our messaging system
- ✓ Keep all conversations documented
- ✓ Be clear about expectations
- ✓ Don't share personal info too soon
⚠️ Red Flags to Watch For
Warning Signs
- ⚠️ Asks for full payment upfront
- ⚠️ Refuses to meet in person
- ⚠️ Pressures you to decide quickly
- ⚠️ Vague about experience or references
- ⚠️ Asks for sensitive personal information
- ⚠️ Offers deals that seem too good to be true
What to Do
- 🛑 Stop communication immediately
- 🛑 Report the user to our team
- 🛑 Block the user from contacting you
- 🛑 Don't share financial information
- 🛑 Trust your instincts and leave
- 🛑 Contact authorities if needed
For Clients: Hiring Safely
Before Hiring
- • Check the worker's profile completion percentage
- • Read all reviews and ratings carefully
- • Ask for photos of previous work
- • Verify licenses or certifications if relevant
- • Get multiple quotes for large jobs
During the Job
- • Be present for the initial work if possible
- • Clearly communicate expectations
- • Take photos of before and after if relevant
- • Don't pay for work you haven't seen
- • Keep valuables secure during work
For Workers: Staying Safe
Accepting Jobs
- • Verify client details and location
- • Be clear about your capabilities
- • Discuss scope and payment terms clearly
- • Trust your instincts about clients
- • Decline jobs that feel unsafe
On the Job
- • Bring necessary tools and safety equipment
- • Document work with photos
- • Keep communication professional
- • Don't work in unsafe conditions
- • Have emergency contacts available
How to Report Issues
Reporting Users
- 1. Click the "🚩 Report" button on any profile or job
- 2. Select the appropriate reason (spam, inappropriate, etc.)
- 3. Provide detailed description of the issue
- 4. Submit the report for review
- 5. Our team will investigate and take action
Blocking Users
- 1. Visit the user's profile
- 2. Click the "🚫 Block User" button
- 3. Confirm the block action
- 4. The user cannot contact you anymore
- 5. You can unblock users anytime from settings
Need Additional Help?
Our safety team is available to assist you
For immediate emergencies, call your local emergency services.