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Quick Safety Reminders
✅ Do These
- Meet in public, well-lit places
- Verify seller identity and item condition
- Use secure payment methods
- Trust your instincts
- Keep transaction records
❌ Avoid These
- Wire transfers or gift card payments
- Meeting in private or isolated locations
- Deals that seem too good to be true
- Sharing personal financial information
- Rushing into transactions