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Frequently asked questions


How do I Post an Ad?

  • Follow the instructions to fill in the details of your listing.
  • Make sure to fill in all of the fields marked with the red asterisks (*).
  • Please Review your listing for any spelling errors.
  • Double check and make sure that the email address is correct.
  • When you are satisfied, click Post Now to publish your listing on our website.

    Why won't my photos upload?

  • Photos are a great way to help sell your product or service, you can include up to 8 photos/images for Free.
  • The maximum image size that can be uploaded is 400kb.
  • Still not uploading? Please check to make sure the file Types are one of the following; gif, jpeg, png, GIF, JPEG, PNG
  • If you get really stuck, We can do it for you, just email the photos to us and include your Ad ref number and Ad title.

Invalid Activation Link" message

  • This could be either of two things:
  • Your Ad is already an active listing on the site.
  • Your Ad has been deleted because it is Spam or a Duplicate listing.

What will happen when my Ad expires?

  • You will receive an automated email 2 days before your ad will expire offering you a link to relist the item.

How can I get my ad in one of the Orange boxes? (Feature Ad)

  • When you post an ad you will be given the option to upgrade to a Feature ad.
  • If you missed out on this the first time don't worry. You can always use your verification link to edit/delete and enhance your ad.
  • Feature ads stay at the top of their category, they also rotate on the homepage and provide a cheap & excellent way to promote your Ad.

My ad was removed/deleted.

  • We offer free classified listings.
  • This does not mean that we accept spam or junk listings that are not only unwanted, but are also rarely viewed.
  • Our classified listings have value; hence, they are for serious buyers and sellers.
  • Your listing should genuinely reveal your item or service; this creates trust on your part and it will only assist you in the sale of your product.
  • We reserve the right to reject listings or even ban a member who does not adhere to our terms of use agreement in order to help safeguard our community of buyers and sellers.
  • In addition, listings for, containing, or linking to the following will not be accepted:
  • Ads placed from outside of Australia
  • "Income-Guarantees", "Get-Rich-Quick" schemes, or unrealistic claims
  • Chain marketing
  • Pyramid or binary schemes
  • You must provide genuine products or services.

Other Reasons your Ad was deleted:

  • All ads are monitored by the community.
  • Users can report any ad that they feel violates the terms of use by clicking "flag this post". If enough people report the ad, it will be automatically removed from the site. If the ads reappear and continue to be reported by the community then the ad (or very similar ads) are sometimes automatically banned.
  • Also try deleting your cache and refreshing your browser and if you still don't see your ad, it's more than likely that your ad was removed by the community or Admin.

How can I report an Ad?

  • Ads are monitored by the community.
  • If you feel an ad violates the terms of use you can report it by clicking the "flag this post" link at the top of the post. then select from the following:
    • Miscategorised
    • Prohibited
    • Spam / Overpost

What kind of postings violate the terms of use?

  • The most common violations of the terms of use are listed below:
  • Posting the same item or service in more than one category or more than once a week.
  • Posting advertising or solicitation in categories that is not appropriate.
  • Posting the same ad to multiple cities on the Site.
  • We will only accept Ads from Australian, unless prior approval has been granted.

How can I protect my email address from spammers?

  • House Hunters Classifieds does not support showing your email address in Ads.
  • Please use a contact form option when you post your ad.
  • It gives you the best possible anonymity and helps to prevent email harvesters, spammers and scammers from accessing your email address.

What do I do If I got scammed?

  • Keep all dates you have (emails, ad, etc) from the buyer/seller.
  • Report the Scam to SCAMWatch.
  • Inform us

How to avoid scams

  • Do face to face transactions, with people in your same city.
  • Don´t send any Money through Western Union, Bidpay, MoneyGram or similar ways.
  • Don´t accept cheque.
  • Don´t trust custody services like Escrow, bidpay, Western Union, etc.
  • Don´t reveal neither personal nor financial information (bank account numbers, ID card, credit card numbers, etc).

How to recognise scam attempt:

  • The seller/buyer writes to you in a very bad English.
  • The buyer offers a bigger amount than the one you suggested and then he asks for the difference.
  • They ask you about personal or financial information.
  • Says they work for the Government as a public employed (Example: Nigeria)
  • The product for sale has a very low price regarding the market and its own properties.

Other tips

  • Don’t believe promises of easy money. If someone claims that you can earn money with little or no work, get a loan or credit card even if you have bad credit, or make money on an investment with little or no risk, it’s probably a scam.
  • Understand the offer. A legitimate seller will give you all the details about the products or services, the total price, the delivery time, the refund and cancellation policies, and the terms of any warranty.
  • Resist pressure. Legitimate companies and charities will be happy to give you time to make a decision. It’s probably a scam if they demand that you act immediately or won’t take No for an answer.
  • Think twice before entering contests operated by unfamiliar companies. Fraudulent marketers sometimes use contest entry forms to identify potential victims.
  • Be cautious about unsolicited emails. They are often fraudulent. If you are familiar with the company or charity that sent you the email and you don’t want to receive further messages, send a reply asking to be removed from the email list. However, responding to unknown senders may simply verify that yours is a working email address and result in even more unwanted messages from strangers. The best approach may simply be to delete the email.
  • Beware of imposters. Someone might send you an email pretending to be connected with a business or charity, or create a Web site that looks just like that of a well-known company or charitable organization. If you’re not sure that you’re dealing with the real thing, find another way to contact the legitimate business or charity and ask.
  • Guard your personal information. Don’t provide your credit card or bank account number unless you are actually paying for something. Your social security number should not be necessary unless you are applying for credit. Be especially suspicious if someone claiming to be from a company with whom you have an account asks for information that the business already has.
  • Beware of “dangerous downloads.µ In downloading programs to see pictures, hear music, play games, etc., you could download a virus that wipes out your computer files or connects your modem to a foreign telephone number, resulting in expensive phone charges. Only download programs from Web sites you know and trust. Read all user agreements carefully.