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Craigslist safety tips
Website urges common-sense precautions
Updated: Friday, 17 Apr 2009, 3:50 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 17 Apr 2009, 3:49 PM EDT
(WPRI) - Craigslist is a popular website where people can connect to meet others, sell goods, or advertise events. However, dangers can exist if you don't take proper precautions.
When meeting someone for the first time, the website urges people to:
- Insist on a public meeting place like a cafe
- Tell a friend or family member where you're going
- Take your cell phone along if you have one
- Consider having a friend accompany you
- Trust your instincts
How sharp are your online safety skills? Take the safety quiz on getsafeonline.org to find out what skills on which you may need to brush up.
You can also find more valuable tips on wiredsafety.org.
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