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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

The "expert" analyst

Yesterday I was an 'expert' on Craigslist security
http://www.criticalmention.com/ctv3-1/landing_email.php?type=email&video=true&random_string=3c1c206e34c0faba78880023cca7011c

My suggestions:
  • insist on a public place like a cafe, restaurant, mall, grocery store parking lot, etc. where they will be people and security cameras
  • take somebody with you
  • see the item first before showing the case (or come back a second time with the money when you feel you can trust the individual)
  • use good judgment
  • be careful with high value items (rings / jewelry) as they can be quickly snatched out of your hands
  • if it could be suspicious, record the conversation (your iPod can record). Your friend can also take pictures
  • find out what you can about the sellers - frequently sales on Craigslist?
  • have your cell phone for quick calls to 911 if you need to
  • if you suspect a fraud , back away
  • if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is NOT true!!!

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