SMS Verification

When you see this silver badge on a user’s profile, it means that they have verified their account using our Mobile Phone Verification system.

All users are asked to provide a mobile phone number for account verification before placing their first ad on Adverts.ie. This is a once-off security measure to prevent fraudulent ads.

Here are some FAQs related to this subject. If you need extra help, please contact support@adverts.ie.

• I don't have a mobile phone. Can I register an account with Adverts.ie?

  Before placing an ad on Adverts.ie, you will be asked to provide a mobile number so that we can send you a verification code by SMS. If you don't have a mobile phone, you may want to ask a friend if you can use his or her number to receive a code.

• Why am I being asked to provide a mobile number?

  We ask users to verify their identity via SMS before they're able to place an ad in an effort to protect our users and combat abuse of our systems. We take spam and abuse very seriously, so there are numerous measures we take to block spammers and their messages. Sending verification codes to mobile phones is just one way to address this.

• Is there a charge to receive the verification code?

  No, there is no charge.

• How long will it take to get the code?

  You should receive a text message within 5 minutes of clicking "send". If you have not received your verification message within 24hrs, you can request the code to be resent.

• Will Adverts keep or use my mobile phone number?

  Adverts.ie will use your phone number to send a verification code to your phone. We do store each phone number to make sure it is not being used to create a large number of accounts, but these details are encrypted and therefore will not be used for any other purpose. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.

Address Verification

When you see this gold badge on a user’s profile, it means that they verified their account using our Address Verification system.

This higher level of verification gives the user more credibility and trust among the Adverts community.

Here are some FAQs related to this subject. If you need extra help, please contact support@adverts.ie.

• Will other users be able to see my personal address?

  No. The details you give us are solely kept for Account Verification purposes. They will not be displayed on our site and other users will not have access to them.

  However, should the Authorities make an official request; we will be obliged to provide them with these details.

  Shops registered on Adverts.ie are required by Law to display their address to the public.

• Is Address Verification mandatory for all users?

  No, it is not mandatory for regular users. However it is mandatory for all shops advertising on Adverts.ie

• Is there a cost?

  We ask you to buy €3 worth of credit to verify your account. This is to cover printing and postage costs and to add extra security to your account. However, once you are successfully address verified, we will add €3 credit to your account.

  The payment is made via Paypal or credit card.

  If you don’t have either, please contact us at support@adverts.ie for assistance.

• How do I get Address Verified?

  It’s easy! Follow these steps:

  • Log in and go to "My Profile"
  • Click on the "Get Address Verified" link showing under your username.
  • You will be asked to enter your details (name and address) and to buy €3 worth of credit (re-credited to your account once you successfully verify your account).
  • We will then send you a postcard with your verification code (This can take a few days)
  • Once you receive that code, follow the instructions on the postcard to get address verified.

  If you need help, please contact us at support@adverts.ie.