Meet at a busy public area.
Bring a trusted friend or family member as witness.
Conduct transactions during daylight hours.
Do not delete emails, texts, or voicemails between you and the buyer/seller.
Carmi Levy, a technology analyst, says that while the Christmas season has everyone racing around, it’s crucial to calm down and do some homework.
“Do your due diligence on the person that claims to be selling it. Look into their background, see what other things they’ve sold, look for information on how other buyers have dealt with them in the past,” Levy said.
“Insist on seeing the actual device that you’re buying before you hand over any money. Insist that they power it on. Insist that you make sure it works before you pay for it.”
