Selling goods online has become wildly popular in recent years. There are many websites and social media tools devoted to facilitating online sales. Selling online has quickly removed the need for third parties to help you resell items you no longer need or want.
While using online services to sell things can be profitable, meeting in-person to complete a transaction is not without dangers. Fortunately, a lot of these risks are easily managed.
One of the best ways to reduce your risk in these types of transactions is to designate a safe place to meet. The Lexington County Law Enforcement Complex, located at 521 Gibson Road in Lexington, is one such place. Buyers and sellers of online transactions are welcome to meet in our parking lot to safely complete sales.
If the Sheriff’s Department is not a convenient meeting place, please consider meeting at any law enforcement facility in Lexington County. Also, consider taking a friend with you for these transactions.
Most importantly, never invite someone to your home or agree to meet them at their home. A little awareness and caution goes a long way to avoid being the victim of a crime, small or large.