Craigslist: Be aware Be Safe

[TimberTDI]

Interesting article, makes me rethink about selling and buying stuff from strangers.

Knowledge is power.

http://redtape.msnbc.com/2011/01/craigslist-robberies-by-appointment-turn-violent.html?GT1=43001

Steven

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

This is why I have people meet me at work 90% of the time. Only when I know them do it meet elsewhere.

 

[jdnumis]

Brendan, that is a great idea!

 

[JARRETT SHARK]

Crazy story

 

[ZANYMASTER]

I've got closed circuit on my TV so I can see who is ringing my bell in the lobby.

 

[guarda]

Bought and sold 100's of things on CL with nary a hitch however I would NEVER let me lady go out or receive someone for a sale. Too many desperate blokes in this recession. Meet at bank is a great idea.

Love the advice of that typical gun slinging American about the 10th reply down. I always go with a friend, armed of course. WTF is wrong with our country. Or is it just Texas?

 

[bizzarro]

That's what Ebay is no human interaction if you don't allow local pick up.

Even if you're armed, the element of surprise puts you in the same danger. I don't think many will put their guns out with a barrel staring down their face.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

That's what Ebay is no human interaction if you don't allow local pick up.

Even if you're armed, the element of surprise puts you in the same danger. I don't think many will put their guns out with a barrel staring down their face.

You are absolutely correct. Statistics show that people who pull a weapon on their attacker/robber usually get that weapon taken from them and most times used on them as well. If anything put your keys in your hands and if you are able to safely take a swing aim for the eye area. It is important to remember that if someone wants something bad enough there is nothing you can do to stop them from taking it. Give it to them and cooperate with them. Heroes are buried.

The reason I choose to make my exchange at work is because 24/7 there is quite a few people whom I know around all with my best interests in mind.

 

[Tommy Boy]

You are absolutely correct. Statistics show that people who pull a weapon on their attacker/robber usually get that weapon taken from them and most times used on them as well. If anything put your keys in your hands and if you are able to safely take a swing aim for the eye area. It is important to remember that if someone wants something bad enough there is nothing you can do to stop them from taking it. Give it to them and cooperate with them. Heroes are buried.

well said.

 

[TimberTDI]

This is why I have people meet me at work 90% of the time. Only when I know them do it meet elsewhere.

Thats funny because that's exactly what the Bogota Chief said. "Come to the police precinct, we're open 24/7" :tongue1:


I've also sold and bought 100s of things over the years. I remember the pre internet days of waiting for the Buy&Sell to hit the newsstands on Friday afternoons. I've been in some really strange people's homes and you know it only takes one time to screwed really bad.

How does having cctv help?

Steven

 

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good poSt

 

[fallenlordz]

Thats sad to hear

You M_Reefers better not rob me when you come to my house to buy frags.

If you do - Just dont shoot my tank - it leaks :bablefish LOL