Buy and sell
with confidence

Check the "Verified CBE/SIRET" status

All serious sellers have a green ✓ Verified badge on their profile and listings. This badge guarantees Pronexus has checked their company number against the official registers. If in doubt, you can check the CBE number yourself on kbopub.economie.fgov.be or the SIRET number on infogreffe.fr.

Favour Pronexus messaging

Use our secure messaging for your first exchanges. All messages are time-stamped and kept in case of a dispute. Avoid communicating too early by email or WhatsApp with strangers.

Inspect the equipment before any payment

Visit in person or have someone represent you to inspect the item. Check the hours, serial number, and maintenance history. Serious sellers always accept a viewing.

Require a proper invoice

Any transaction between professionals must be covered by a compliant invoice: company name, CBE/VAT number, description of the item, price excl./incl. VAT, warranty terms.

The fake "buyer abroad"

A buyer claims to be abroad and offers to pay via a third-party carrier. Never send money to a carrier on a buyer's instructions.

The forged bank cheque

Require a bank transfer and wait until the funds are actually credited before handing over the item (5 business days for an international SEPA transfer).

The "too good to be true" price

A listing shows high-end equipment 30–50% below market price? Be cautious. Ask for more photos, the serial number, and arrange an in-person viewing.

Company identity theft

A scammer impersonates a real company. Check:

• Does the CBE/SIRET number match the address given?
• Does the email come from the official domain?
• Does the phone number match the one in Yellow Pages / official directories?

The upfront-deposit scam for business transfers

No serious seller asks for a deposit before signing a letter of intent. For business transfers, always follow our NDA procedure.

Always sign an NDA

Before disclosing any confidential information, require the signature of a digital non-disclosure agreement (NDA) via the platform. This document has legal value in the event of an information leak.

Get professional support

Trustee, accountant and lawyer for drafting the letter of intent, the audit (due diligence) and final signing.

Carry out serious due diligence

Ask for: the last 3 certified financial statements, client contracts, employment contracts, commercial leases, stock records, tax liabilities. Any refusal is a warning sign.