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New Security Features to Make OLX Secure For Users

by Wanjiku Mbugua

Online classified company OLX has launched a new app and upgraded its website to provide its users an easier, faster, safer, and more local way of buying and selling used goods.

The change which is part of the firm’s global move to solidify its leading position includes upgrading of its security features to give users the most secure experience when trading through OLX.

Both buyers and sellers will need to register/login on the platform with verification happening either via mobile phone or through Facebook. Users will now have a profile, be able to see who they are talking to, and through Facebook verification, will be able to see if they have any mutual friends in common. This new layer of security will help to further prevent potential scammers and fraud for OLX users.

“This is our biggest update to date to the platform.We have improved every aspect of the OLX user experience, reaching a level of innovation that we are incredibly proud of,” said Sjoerd Nikkelen, OLX’s chief executive Africa and Middle East

Further more, OLX has changed the way its products are displayed to users. The listings now appear in an intuitive newsfeed-style layout, similar to social media platforms.

By using a device’s built-in GPS, the geolocation system will look at where a user is and which offers are available in their area. The search area expands as users scroll through the listings. All the regular search functions, such as category and product filtering, will still be available.

”This new platform will ensure better quality ads for buyers, which is an important differentiator between OLX and its competitors. It is supported by a large team of moderators who check thousands of ads on a daily basis. OLX also uses a sophisticated algorithm that is able to pick up controversial or potential scam ads,” added Nikkelen

In February this year, OLX announced closure of its Kenya and Nigeria offices in a restructuring plan meant to cut operation costs amid stiff competition.

The firm however indicated that it will continue to operate in Kenya and Nigeria and pledged to focus on innovation to remain relevant to its users

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