The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it has responded to nine calls this year dealing with people who’ve had property stolen while using sites like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist.
JSO took to social media Tuesday to remind residents that it has seven Facebook Marketplace meeting spots across the city to provide a safe location for the transactions.
“If you are meeting up with a buyer or seller you’ve never met, please use one of our district substations or our downtown headquarters to complete your transaction,” JSO’s social media post states. “These are safe, well-lit spots with surveillance cameras, so if anything happens, you’re covered.”…