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May 21, 2014 by Kate

Craigslist Safety Tips for Sellers and Buyers

Most people who buy and sell on Craigslist are well-intentioned. But, many are not. Please be careful when buying or selling on Craigslist-type sites, and trust your instincts. Here are some tips for staying safe while selling your stuff.

  1. Meet your buyer/seller in a public place. This is huge. Criminals don’t want to have any witnesses, and if you meet them at a Starbucks, there will be a lot of witnesses.
  2. When you meet a buyer/seller, don’t go alone. Criminals are less likely to want to attack two people at once.
  3. If you meet in a public place, arrive early and park far away so the other person won’t see what you are driving. Some criminals might give you $500 for an engagement ring, and then follow you and steal the cash back.
  4. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  5. Never list your home address or any personal information on your online classified ads.
  6. If you can’t meet in a public place (for large items, for instance), take extra precautions. Have extra adults around, and if possible, move the item outside or near the front door.
  7. Use a Google Voice phone number. This is another way to avoid giving out personal information.
  8. Don’t let the buyer/seller see any valuables in your home. In fact, don’t let them in your home at all if at all possible. No potty breaks for buyers/sellers!
  9. Never let a buyer/seller in your home if you are the only adult in the home.
  10. Avoid late night meetings. Try to meet when there’s still daylight.
  11. Don’t buy/sell to people who are overseas. Don’t deal with wired money, transfers, etc.
  12. Don’t respond to potential buyers/sellers who seem sketchy, give you a weird feeling, or don’t seem serious.
  13. Don’t trade your safety for a potential deal.
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