This morning's Everett Herald has a good summary of yesterday's reporting on the Craigslist home invasion robberies, http://bit.ly/acgIdA. It also reported the following prevention recommendations from the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office:
Tips for staying safe when doing business online
Meeting people via Craigslist, the Internet or any other cyber-venue is inherently risky. They are hunting grounds for fraudsters and worse, police said. Here are some basic tips for staying safe:
Trust your instincts. If you get a bad feeling, trust it. No deal is worth the safety of a loved one.
Demand to meet in a busy public place. If the person asks you to come alone or tries to change locations , call it off. If they try to change locations last minute, that's also a warning sign.
Tell a family member or friend if you plan a meeting with a buyer or seller. Bring a cell phone and stay in contact with friends to share details about who arrives, including vehicle information.
Arrive 20 to 30 minutes early and watch who shows up. Criminals will do this to you.
Don't go alone. There's safety in numbers.
Never give out personal information including your home or work address. Don't meet buyers or sellers at home.
Source: Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
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