Buying and selling items on the Internet has become popular and easy to do with the abundance of mobile apps available today. APD recently designated an Internet Exchange "MeetUp" spot in our station parking lot. The lot has video surveillance and is adjacent to the police station in the south west corner of the parking lot. Our staff does not specifically monitor the camera feed, but like all our feeds, it is view-able live and is recorded. Officers will not mediate or participate in exchanges, but will respond if needed for criminal or suspicious activity.
Here are some tips for conducting a safe Internet exchange:
- Arrange for the exchange during daylight hours.
- Always meet in a visible, public area, preferably with recorded surveillance.
- Avoid transactions at your home and NEVER allow strangers into your home.
- Know the value of items being bought or sold. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
- Bring a friend along.
- Tell someone else where you will be and how long you are expected to be there.
- If the person is not will to meet at the police station, the transaction probably was not meant to be!
thank you APD!
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