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Just buying something from an anonymous seller on Craigslist — or any number of other sites — can be a risky proposition in its own right. But police in Oakland say there’s been a rash of recent incidents where victims purchased items off Craigslist only to be robbed at gunpoint when they show up to take receipt of their purchases. <\/p>\n
To help cut down on the number of these incidents, the police have issued the following four tips for how to minimize your odds of becoming a victim:<\/p>\n
1. <\/b>Do not agree to meet in a secluded or residential area. Highly populated and well-traveled areas are better.<\/p>\n
2. <\/b> Do not travel to any location with a large amount of cash.<\/p>\n
3. <\/b> Leave if someone or something looks suspicious.<\/p>\n
4. <\/b> If you are robbed, give the subjects the property they are asking for; your life is worth much more than your property.<\/p>\n