The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has issued a reminder for residents to exercise caution when using online marketplaces such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and OfferUp. The department’s recent social media post aims to inform buyers and sellers about potential risks, including scams and theft, associated with these transactions.
🚨 Meeting up to sell or buy something from Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or OfferUp? Protect yourself from scams, robbery or worse!✅ Use a Safe Exchange Zone — These zones are typically found at QuikTrip locations and are monitored by video surveillance. The goal is to… pic.twitter.com/BVDCfVEQaE
— CMPD News (@CMPD) August 7, 2025
A key element of this initiative is the creation of Safe Exchange Zones—designated areas that provide a monitored setting for conducting transactions safely. QuikTrip locations throughout Charlotte are serving as hosts for these zones…