Always meet up at a mutual location with plenty of people around.
if possible, ex. a police station,For your own safety.
Cash only, no checks no money orders for stuff you are selling.
If you are buying something, bring your debit card and have them wait outside of the ATM you are using. Never carry large wads of cash if you can avoid it. I usually only have like $60 bucks in cash, anything more requires my debit card.
If possible, bring a friend along to wait for/with you near by to see the transaction.
Make sure you inspect the item thoroughly before you fork anything over, especially electronics. (If you are buying a game console, see if you can meet at a gamestop or electronics shop to make sure that the thing works as described, etc)
Obviously, never have them come to your residence. No need to have a stalker around you
Just a few of my many safety measures |