Meeting what we call a 'Neighbor' can be very dangerous when you dont know who you're meeting. They instantly turn into strangers when they live miles away. But theres a few suggestions that I have:
1) Avoid inviting a neighbor into your home. Instead, meet in a public area.
Store, Populated park, Local Library
2) Be aware of warning signs.
Most of us come on OfferUp to sell used items. And there's a lot of New (Unopened) sells too.(which are the best) But if someone has paid/asked for a large amount of money for an item and they haven't opened it I would be weary.
3) Feel more safe by joing TruYou and buying from TruYou Members only. Thats the only way to validate somrones identity before meeting with them.
What are some of your suggestions?
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Police stations in the Chicagoland area encourage people to play it safe and to meet at the station and its parking lots
I will never meet someone by myself. I will always have someone I know to go with me when meeting a buyer