By the Bsb Market team · Updated
Quick answer
Yes. Bsb Market is a legitimate marketplace app operated by Bsb Global Tech Ltd, a company incorporated in Nigeria with its office at 23 Urua Udofia, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The app is published on Google Play, has public Terms of Use and a Privacy Policy written under Nigeria's Data Protection Act, and a support team you can reach at team@bsbmarket.com. As on any marketplace, individual users can be dishonest, so always meet in public, inspect before paying and never pay in advance to people you have not verified.
Who is behind Bsb Market
- Company: Bsb Global Tech Ltd, incorporated in Nigeria.
- Office: 23 Urua Udofia, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
- App: published on Google Play for Android; iOS coming soon.
- Support: team@bsbmarket.com, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM WAT.
- Policies: public Terms of Use and Privacy Policy on this website.
How Bsb Market protects users
- Listings that break the Terms of Use can be removed, and accounts that pose a risk can be suspended.
- Users must be 18 or older to hold an account.
- You can report suspicious listings and users from the app or through the contact page.
- In-app chat keeps a record of what buyers and sellers agreed.
- Personal data is handled under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), as set out in the Privacy Policy.
Signs of a scam to watch for
- A price that is far below the market rate for the item.
- Pressure to pay a deposit or 'logistics fee' before you have seen the item.
- Requests to move the conversation off the app immediately.
- Anyone asking for your bank PIN, OTP or password, including people claiming to be Bsb Market staff.
- Employers who ask for money to give you a job or training.
- Fake payment alerts sent to sellers before money has actually arrived.
How to trade safely on Bsb Market
- Check the seller's or provider's profile, photos and reviews.
- Keep your conversation inside the Bsb Market app.
- Meet in a busy public place during the day, and bring someone along for expensive items.
- Inspect and test the item before you pay.
- Sellers: confirm money has reached your account before releasing an item.
- Report anything suspicious to the Bsb Market team.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bsb Market a real company?
Yes. Bsb Market is run by Bsb Global Tech Ltd, a company incorporated in Nigeria with its office at 23 Urua Udofia, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Is Bsb Market safe?
Bsb Market removes listings that break its rules, suspends risky accounts and lets you report suspicious users. Your safety also depends on how you trade, so meet in public, inspect before paying and never pay in advance to people you have not verified.
Will Bsb Market staff ever ask for my password or OTP?
No. Never share your password, bank PIN or OTP with anyone, including people who claim to work for Bsb Market.
How do I report a scam on Bsb Market?
Report the listing or user from the app, or contact the support team at team@bsbmarket.com with the details.