Ghana's USWAPGH Shares Anti-Fraud Tips And Offers Amazing Deals Online

With the growing population of the online community on the internet, the buying and selling of goods and services, or transmitting funds or data, over an electronic network is developing at faster pace in Africa.

This is what has become known as Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) with the emergence of top consumer based retail trading platforms online, particularly in shopping, buying and selling the world over.

It is currently one of the most preferred modes of doing business since a lot of companies are shifting focus to the internet as a result of the patronage social media enjoys lately from billions of subscribers.

Mr. Kwadwo Owusu Asamoah, Co-Founder of USWAPGH, operators of the online trading platform Uswapgh.com is urging Ghanaians to take full advantage of amazing swapping and trading deals advertised on the platform.

According to him, USWAPGH allows consumers to electronically exchange goods and services with no barriers of time or distance.

“Uswapgh.com is basically a classifieds website which focuses on 3 key areas including Swap with Cash; which focuses on trading off tangibles plus some agreed cash; Swap for Swap; Tangible for tangible without any cash involved and Swap for Cash: Tangible exchange for cash (this option more like tonaton, olx etc.),” he explained.

He was speaking in an exclusive interview with ModernGhana BoD & Start Ups.

Mr. Asamoah was quick to add that E-Commerce has indeed grown over the past few years to occupy a big space on the internet since people have come to realize it is much more convenient and saves time.

“This is why Uswapgh.com, though new on the scene, would want Ghanaians to take full advantage of because amazing deals await them since there is always something for anyone in need of something to either buy or swap online. We are always online and ready for business. You can download our USWAPGH app from Google PlayStore"

On economic empowerment, Mr. Asamoah underscored the need for the youth to financially empower themselves by producing quality local products and advertising them on Uswapgh.com ready for the market.

Touching on Fraud and scams, Mr. Asamoah shared some deep tips on how consumers should avoid falling prey to the tricky activities of fraudsters who are always online 24/7 defrauding unsuspecting people.

"Since humans will always seek to compromise anything that offers something good to people, I would like to share these useful tips with the public such that they do not fall prey to fraudulent activities as we continue to grow and further expand E-Commerce," he emphasised.

"These are the basic tips to help you avoid fraud:

Use Common sense approach: Using your sense of judgment is this line of business is crucial, avoid unrealistic prices and dubious deals.

Do not give out financial details: Do not give out credit/debit card details on UswapGH.com, same as bank account details.

Trade-off genuine things: Do not swap or accept any deal you deemed inferior and damaged.

One-off Deals: Always ensure one-off deals, if you postponed deals go back with your items and/or money.

Localize your deals: Always meet dealers in person, Ensure you are okay with the item before making payment."