SCMPD urges citizens to make safety the highest priority when buying and selling goods advertised online. The public is reminded of the following safety tips:
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Utilize police precincts as meeting places.
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Avoid meeting to buy or sell items alone.
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Always advise a friend or loved one of your plans to buy or sell items.
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Arrive early and position yourself to observe and evaluate your surroundings and individuals you are scheduled to meet. If something makes you uneasy, leave immediately.
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Buyers and sellers always should meet in public highly populated places during daylight or business hours.
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Always take a working cellular phone to alert police of emergencies.
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Never invite strangers into your home and avoid entering their residences.
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Avoid posting personal information online.
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Have several adults present when selling heavy items that are difficult to remove from your home.
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Keep valuables out of view.
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Be leery of purchasers attempting to use cashier’s check from out-of-state or outside of the country. These may be counterfeit.
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