Your Safety:
The overwhelming majority of SLOlIST users are trustworthy and well-meaning.
As with all meetings, please practice caution when interacting with others.
The help info below have some information about best practices for ensuring your safety.
In Person Meetings:
Nevertheless, when meeting someone for the first time, please remember to:
Insist on a public meeting place like a bank or police department.
Some police departments have buy/sell areas set aside for meeting.
Do not meet in a secluded place or invite strangers into your home.
Be especially careful buying/selling high value items.
Tell a friend or family member where you’re going.
Consider having a friend accompany you.
Trust your instincts.
Taking these simple precautions helps make slolist safer for everyone.
Scams:
The overwhelming majority of slolist users are trustworthy and well-meaning.
Sometimes you may encounter someone pretending to be a slolist user or other trusted authority in order to get your money, items, or personal information.
We have gathered some indicators that may help you stay safe and identify fake offers on slolist:
Avoiding Scams
Deal locally, face-to-face —follow this one rule and avoid the vast majority of scam attempts.
DO NOT:
provide or accept payment before meeting in person
requests to wire money are scams
requests to pay with gift cards are scams
requests to deposit a cashier’s check are scams
requests to use an escrow service can be a scam
provide any financial information – e.g. bank account number, cashapp logins
provide any personal information – social security number, licenses, job references
Beware of:
offers involving shipping or movers
“guaranteed” transactions or payment processing services
requests to call or email for more information
requests for a “code” or “verification” – these are always a scam
A good Slolist interaction will:
Use slolist email relay to discuss a specific item, service, or job
Arrange to meet in a safe, public place
Improve humanity 🙂
Reporting scams:
Please flag postings and flag emails that are scams.
Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?
United States
You can report scams and any suspicious communications to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, and/or your state Attorney General’s Office.
Canada:
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or 888-495-8501 (toll-free)
If you are defrauded by someone you met in person, contact your local police department.
If you suspect that a slolist post may be connected to a scam, please contact your local police department.