Online Safety and Security

Online safety and security are crucial in today's digital world to protect personal information, privacy, and prevent cyber threats. Here are some key aspects of online safety and security:

Phishing and Scams

Avoid Clicking on Suspicious Links: Be wary of unsolicited emails, texts, or messages, especially those asking for personal information, passwords, or financial details.

Verify Sources: When responding to an enquiry about your property, take one step at a a time. Do not send any money direct to the buyer, always use a lawyer who wil assist in the legal transaction side of the negotiations. Always verify the sender's email address or phone number before clicking on links or downloading attachments.

Look for Red Flags: Watch out for urgent language, spelling mistakes, or unfamiliar senders that could indicate a scam.


Secure Websites

HTTPS: When entering personal or payment information, ensure the website uses HTTPS (the "s" stands for secure) to encrypt data. Note that IPD is a secure HTTPS web site platform.

Lock Icon: Look for the padlock symbol next to the URL, which indicates the site is using encryption to protect your data.

Social Media Privacy

Review Privacy Settings: Regularly check and adjust privacy settings on social media platforms to limit who can view your posts and personal information.

Be Cautious of Sharing: Avoid oversharing personal information that could be used to steal your identity or target you for scams.


Online Behavior

Avoid Public Wi-Fi for Sensitive Activities: Public Wi-Fi networks can be insecure. Avoid doing things like online banking or entering personal information while connected to them.

Limit Personal Information Online: Be mindful of what you share online, as hackers may use details from your posts to launch attacks or impersonate you.


Password Protection

Strong Passwords: When creating your account with us use long, complex passwords that combine letters (upper and lower case), numbers, and symbols. Avoid using easily guessable information such as your name or birthdate.


Credit Card Payments

IPD uses Paypal to process all transactions, and these are processed on PayPal's servers. PayPal, a world leader in online transactions, is an online payment system that allows people and businesses to send and receive money, and make purchases


International Property Directory (IPD) is not an estate agent

IPD is not an estate agent, but an online property portal where property professionals and private owners choose to market their properties.


Being asked for a payment before you visit a property

We recommend that you always view the property before making any payment. Always use a professional lawyer you trust before agreeing to hand over any monies. Ensure your legal paperwork is in place before signing anything, and always use a legal represenative to process any purchase.

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The information here is a simple guide, and in no way covers all of the essential safety and security information that buyers and sellers should apply to any transaction they may be considering.

Note - International Property Directory (IPD) can accept no liability for any damages or losses resulting from the purchase or renting of one the listed properties or developments or services provided as advertising within or website(s).