Buying and selling items online can save you time and make you money but there are ways to make it a safer experience. Here are some tips to help you stay safe when buying or selling items on online marketplaces.
Online Purchase Safety Tips
- Conduct your transaction in person in a public place that is well populate and equipped with cameras.
- Last minute changes to meeting arrangements is a red flag.
- Never go to a buyer or sell something alone. Also no vehicle license plate numbers.
- Safety in numbers.
- Safest payment options are cash or E-transfers
Buyers
- Inspect items before purchase.
- Never provide a deposit for something that you have not seen in person.
- If you locate property being sold that you believe to be stolen, call police at 416-808-2222.
Sellers
- Never deposit a check for more than the asking price and provide change if the check is fraudulent you will be out your item and the money.
- Be mindful when taking pictures of items do not include personal identifiers in the background (examples include: license plate numbers, house numbers, and addressed mail).
I found my stolen property for sale online:
If you find your stolen property being sold online:
- Take screenshots of the ad – ensure the ad # and any seller contact information is recorded
- Have your proof of ownership ready
- Contact police immediately at 416-808-2222 or come to a police station.
NEVER contact the suspect or arrange to meet the suspect yourself. For your safety and proper investigative measures, please let police officers take care of this.
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