If you have ever bought something, for instance, on Kijiji, and then wondered about where to safely make the actual exchange of goods and money, the Saskatoon Police Service has proactively created a Buy & Sell Exchange Zone right at the Saskatoon Police Station.

Staff Sergeant Matt Bradford of the Economic Crime Section says it is in the west lot of police headquarters and they’ve taken over a couple of the visitor parking stalls.  He says they hope this zone will provide a neutral location so you don’t have to give a stranger your address.

The Buy and Sell Exchange Zone is of course monitored by cameras and Staff Sgt Bradford says video can be obtained. However, he says while would not be looking into civil disputes but police would become involved in any criminal matters.

Other buy and sell safety tips:
• Meet in a well-lit, non-secluded, public place like SPS Headquarters.
• Bring someone with you.
• Only pay for the product once you have viewed it and met the seller.
• Conduct transactions in cash; avoid using cheques and money wiring services.
• Report theft, fraud or suspicious activity to the buy and sell website and Police: https://saskatoonpolice.ca/onlinereporting/fraud/
• Ensure the item you are purchasing is not stolen property by utilizing CPIC: https://www.cpic-cipc.ca/