Keeping your account secure

Your account is your identity on BusinessOffers. If someone gains access to it, they can act as you — posting offers under your name, messaging others as you, and trading on whatever trust you've built. This guide covers how account takeover happens and the straightforward steps that prevent it.

Why account security matters here

A hijacked account is dangerous precisely because it's trusted. Others see your established name, not the stranger now controlling it. That trust can be used to post convincing fake offers or to approach your contacts. Protecting your account protects not just you, but everyone who deals with you.

Use a strong, unique password

Most account takeovers come down to passwords.

• Make it long and unique. BusinessOffers requires at least 12 characters with a mix of uppercase, a number, and a special character. Longer is stronger — a memorable passphrase you invent yourself is both hard to guess and easy to recall.
• Never reuse a password from another site. If that other site is breached, attackers will try the same email-and-password combination everywhere, including here. A unique password means one breach can't unlock your other accounts.
• Don't share it with anyone, and be suspicious of anyone who asks — no one legitimate ever needs it.

Recognize phishing

Phishing tries to trick you into handing over your login or verification details, usually through a message or link that looks legitimate.

• Be wary of links that ask you to log in. Reach BusinessOffers by typing the address yourself or using a saved bookmark, rather than following a link in an unexpected message.
• Check before you enter your details anywhere. A login page that arrived via a suspicious link may be a convincing fake designed to capture what you type.
• We will never ask for your password by email or message. Any message that does is not from us.

Guard your verification emails

Some access on BusinessOffers is confirmed through a code or link sent to your email.

• Keep those codes and links to yourself. Anyone who obtains them may be able to act in your place. Treat them like a key.
• Secure the email account itself. If your email is compromised, password resets and verification codes can be intercepted. A strong, unique password on your email — and its own additional protection where available — matters as much as the one here.

On shared or public devices

• Log out when you're done, especially on a device that isn't yours.
• Don't save your password in a browser you don't control.
• Close the browser when you step away, rather than leaving a session open.

If you think your account is compromised

If you notice activity you don't recognize, or believe someone else has access, change your password immediately and review your recent activity. If you can't regain control or something looks seriously wrong, contact us so we can help protect your account and anyone who may have been contacted in your name.

This resource is general guidance, not legal advice. For anything significant, verify with official sources or a qualified professional before acting.