Adana guide · 7 min read
How Buyers Can Protect Themselves When Buying Online
Buyer protection tips for online shopping in Nigeria — how to avoid scams and use escrow before you pay a seller.
Published 25 July 2026
Buyers lose money when they pay first and hope the seller delivers. Strong buyer protection means proving payment without giving up control of the funds too early.
Whether you are buying electronics, fashion, or services, the goal is the same: keep leverage until you receive what you ordered.
Buyer protection habits that work
Research the seller, keep chats documented, and avoid deals that demand immediate personal transfers. For anything expensive, insist on escrow.
On Adana, you pay into escrow, wait for delivery, then confirm. Your money is not sitting in a stranger’s account while you wait for a package that may never come.
Confirm carefully
Do not confirm receipt — or share a delivery OTP — until you have inspected the item. Confirmation triggers release. If something is wrong, use the dispute path while funds are still held.