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Why Should We Buy An Item From Your Home At Night?

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The vast majority of users of online classifieds are trustworthy and have good intentions, there are, however, Internet predators looking to make a quick buck at someone else’s expense by cheating them or to the extreme to rob a victim of their money or merchandise. As with everything in life, you are responsible for your actions… from looking both ways before crossing the street, to locking the door to your home at night, so also it is a good idea to take precautions when dealing with strangers online and have a crime prevention strategy in place before you list an item or agree to buy an item through an online classified ad. Remain cautious, use your best judgement and common sense when online, just as you would when you are offline in your day-to-day life. Below are a few common sense safety tips to review before listing a classified ad or meeting a buyer or seller you’ve found through the classifieds: Read listings carefully, if it sounds too good to be true, most likely it’s a scam. Screen the buyer or seller carefully via email or over the telephone by asking questions. Trust your instincts. If you get a bad feeling about the person after contact via email, don’t return the email or if during a telephone conversation you get a bad feeling, hang up. Be sure you feel comfortable about the transaction before you ever set up a meeting. Always deal locally and in person. Avoid long distance or overseas transactions. Because you are usually going to be dealing with strangers

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