If you notice any signs of suspicious activity, immediately cancel the transaction and report the listing or person. Call local authorities if necessary.
Share carefully
Be cautious when communicating with the other person.
Keep your home address private.
Share your meeting plan with a trusted friend or family member if possible. Let them know the exact location, time and date of when you're planning to meet.
Bring a fully charged mobile phone with you.
Save local authorities' phone number in your speed dial.
Notify the other person if you're running late or on your way.
Carry minimal cash.
You can find a local law enforcement agency near you in the United States from the USACOPS directory.
Follow local laws and directives.
Meet and stay in public: Make sure that the meeting location is public and has other people around (example: coffee shop, shopping mall, park).
Familiarize yourself with the meeting spot: If possible, check out the meeting location ahead of time.
Arrange your own transportation: Set up your own transportation to and from the meeting spot to make sure you have control over when you arrive and leave.
Consider asking another adult to come with you.
Use a live location sharing app or function on your mobile phone to share your location with a family member or friend during your scheduled meetup.
End the meeting and arrange your own transportation home.
Block anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable.
Report anything you think is violating our community guidelines.
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