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How to register?
To register please press "Register" button on the home page. Then fill in all fields. Choose your unique user name and upload picture. Choose your password. Remember, keep your password safe and do not disclose it to anyone. Please put correct informations in all fields. Write in your post code and choose right county. This will help other Members to locate your listings and make transactions easier.
 
How to invite a friend?
Please press "invite" button and fill in all fields. Remember to confirm your invitation at the end. It is up to you if you want to invite someone you know or not. But please remember, as many of us register as richer an offer will be. And it doesn't cost a single penny.
 
How to create new swap?
To add a new swap at first you need to register and log in to your account. Product you're about to list we simply call "New Swap". To create new listing simply press the button on the top of page. Choose the right title for your item, then category your item will be displayed in. Try to be as precise as you can, which will help to find your listing easily when browsing. If there is no relevant subcategory don't worry - list your item and our team will take care of the rest. Edit description of your item. Don't forget to estimate value of your item. This is to help others to estimate value of their offers. Also this is simply to show other Member for how much you'd be happy to sell your item. Upload as many pictures as you want to. Press upload button. If you want to upload more pictures use add another image button and repeat previous steps. Click save button at the bottom of your page. This is you. Your items listed and a brieff description shows up on the front page.

 
How to extend expiry date of your swap?
When published your swap will remain on our servers for 30 days. If transaction's completed (you accept an offer) your item will come off our webpage automatically. If you are looking  for this unique offer and need more time, you can always extend expiry by opening "My swaps", then marking an item you want to keep for longer, then choose an option "extend". Remember to confirm your decission by pressing "save" button. Thats you. And a little treat from us - automatically your offer will be displayed on the front page as recently added item. You can do it whenever you want. And remember.....it does not cost you anything.
 
How to make an offer?
By browsing categories or clicking an item you'll be able to see all listings. If you'll find it interesting please go to the bottom of the page and press "Create new offer" button. Fill in all fields, and please remember - try to be as precise as you can. You can offer money as well. Press "Post the offer" button. Now relax and wait for a response.

How to stay safe?

  • Meet people you are dealing face to face to see item you want to buy, sell or swap.
  • If it's possible meet them during the day and in well lit public place.
  • Take someone with you or tell other people whera you're going.
  • Don't sent any money in advance, don't use western union or money transfer services.
  • Never disclose any personal banking or credit/debit card details
  • Don't carry large sums of money with you.  To pay or collect money arrange meeting at your bank for example.
  • Always carefully  check the item to make sure you are happy with it.
  • Take your time, never rush.
  • If something sounds too good too be true it probably is.
  • Use common sense.
  • Be aware of internet online scams.

 

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Here in The Swappers, we take data protection and the security of your personal information very seriously and our team regularly monitors fraudulent activities across the internet. You may have heard of a particular fraud called "phishing" which is on the increase. This is where emails are sent by fraudsters which appear to be from genuine companies like ourselves, banks or credit card companies and which ask you to provide personal details such as user names, passwords, security codes, date of birth or credit card details. The email may contain a link to a fraudulent website which asks for this information.

We would like to remind you of the need to treat any emails asking you to supply personal details with extreme caution. The same applies to e mails which contain links to websites which ask you to enter personal details.

We will never ask you for confidential information, or to confirm your security details, via a link in an email. If you receive an email that asks you to do this or if you are unsure about an email you have received which claims to be from our organisation please forward to admin@theswappers.eu for us to investigate further. We will also never ask you to enter any security information via a pop up screen on any of our websites. If you see one of these screens it is almost certainly a scam. Often the email, linked website or pop up screen will appear to be authentic and convincing.

Taking the following basic steps will help to keep your personal information safe and reduce the risk of being a victim of fraud:

• You should make it a habit to access banking, shopping, auction or financial transactions websites yourself by typing in the website address and not depend on displayed links, especially if you have to input security information.

• Make sure your computer has up to date anti virus software and a firewall installed. Consider using anti-spyware software. Download the latest security updates for your browser.

• Consider installing a web browser tool bar to help protect you from known fraudulent websites and ensure your browser is set to the highest level of security notification and monitoring.

• Regularly check your home shopping, bank, credit and debit card statements to ensure that all transactions are legitimate and regularly log into your online accounts.

Useful links and advice about how to stay safe you will find here:
 
http://letskeepcrimedown.direct.gov.uk/index.html?gclid=CObA6PHH5Z8CFc9k...
http://www.sussex.police.uk/community_safety/fraud.asp
http://www.met.police.uk/fraudalert/