eCommerce company unveils first eCommerce ID verification system in Nigeria, Uganda

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June 30, 2015 5:33 PM

The user simply takes a photo of his/her identity document and uploads it onto MOBOfree’s platform along with their e-mail and mobile phone number.

MOBOfree is a fast growing social marketplace.

According to sources, MOBOfree, the leading African social marketplace, on Monday announced the unveiling of the first-of-a-kind ID verification program in Nigeria and Uganda, further strengthening its position as Africa’s safest social marketplace for both buyers and sellers alike.

According to MOBOfree, the ID verification process is seamless and can be performed from any device.

Sources say it does not require a scanner or computer. The user simply takes a photo of his/her identity document and uploads it onto MOBOfree’s platform along with their e-mail and mobile phone number.

The entire procedure takes 2 minutes and the user is confirmed or rejected within 48 working hours.

Members who opt in to the verification program are eligible for additional benefits on MOBOfree.com, one of the main benefits being that their classifieds will be displayed in a more prominent position and enjoy much better exposure.

“By preventing fraud rather than simply dealing with the issue after fraud has been identified, MOBOfree is highlighting its commitment to a safer environment for e-commerce in Africa,” said CristobalAlonso, MOBOfree CEO.

MOBOfree has hired a dedicated ID verification team to pro-actively contact members via phone or even face-to-face when necessary, according to various reports.

The ID verification program is the platform’s latest addition to a range of security measures aimed at protecting the African consumer, which already include: a special automated algorithm identifying scam behavior and a dedicated quality control team, which reviews every single advert manually before launching it live.

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