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How to buy safely on Facebook Marketplace While garage sales are still going strong, many people opt to use Facebook Marketplace, Craig’s List or other online sites to buy used items. Here are some tips to help for a smooth transaction and keep you safe. Many North Jersey police departments offer “safe exchange zones” to complete in-person transactions, such as Closter, Kinnelon, Wyckoff, North Bergen, Lyndhurst and Allendale. Check with your local police to see if they offer a place. While the police will not get involved in the sale itself, the area is usually monitored by surveillance cameras. Do not share your personal information, such as your address, Facebook Marketplace warns. Check the seller’s profile. Sites often offer ratings and reviews from other buyers. Arrange to meet in a well-lit, public place and do not change the meeting location, Facebook says. Do not carry excessive amounts of cash to the meeting location. Share your meeting location with a trusted person and use your phone’s location services to share your location with a friend. Or bring a friend along for the meeting. Check out the item being sold thoroughly before completing the purchase. If you suspect something suspicious, report the seller to the website’s admins. submitted by /u/For2ANJ to r/NJGuns |