Safety & trust

Your safety is built in

Every feature in Bob-O-Job is designed with safety first — from the moment you post a job to final payment.

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Identity verification

Every Jobber completes Stripe Identity verification before their first job. We check government-issued ID in real time.

  • Government ID checked
  • Facial liveness detection
  • Admin review before approval
  • Ongoing monitoring
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Escrow payments

Your card is pre-authorised when you post a job but never charged until you confirm the work is done.

  • Zero risk of paying upfront
  • Payment released only on your confirmation
  • Full refund if job is disputed
  • Stripe-grade security
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Check-in code

When your Jobber arrives, they enter a unique 4-digit code shown on your app. This proves they're physically present before the job starts.

  • Prevents fraudulent early starts
  • Code refreshes each job
  • Cryptographically verified server-side
  • Customer controls start time
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Live GPS tracking

Track your Jobber's journey to you in real time. See their route, estimated arrival time, and current location.

  • Updates every 10 seconds
  • Share tracking link with household
  • Geofence alerts on arrival
  • History stored for 7 days
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Dispute resolution

If anything goes wrong, raise a dispute before confirming payment. Our team reviews and resolves all disputes within 24 hours.

  • 24-hour resolution SLA
  • Evidence reviewed fairly
  • Full or partial refunds available
  • Jobbers can appeal decisions

Verified reviews

Reviews are only possible after a job is completed and confirmed. No fake reviews — every rating is tied to a real transaction.

  • Only real customers can review
  • Star rating + written feedback
  • Jobbers can respond to reviews
  • Fraudulent reviews removed

Questions about safety? Email us at safety@bobojob.co.uk