Tullytown has joined a growing list of communities in the Philadelphia region that are offering their property as a “safe exchange zone” for online purchases.
From Tullytown police:
Tullytown Borough Police Department has established a “Safe Exchange Zone” at the Municipal Complex where residents can complete online purchase transactions and make child custodial exchanges. The “Safe Exchange Zone” was created as a means of addressing safety concerns brought about by patrons involved with online purchases from websites such as Craigslists, eBay, Facebook, and Classified ads, as well as to provide a safe location for families with visitation rights to make custodial exchanges.
The “Safe Exchange Zone”, which is located in the lobby of the Tullytown Borough Municipal Complex is under continuous video surveillance where buyers, sellers and families can meet to make exchanges Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm. Exchanges occurring on holidays,weekends and evening hours shall be done by advanced appointment only please call 215-945-0999 Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm to schedule.
While the “Safe Exchange Zone” provides a safe area for buyers and sellers to meet, it is important to remember that people you meet online are strangers and can pose dangers. Not every buyer or seller you meet online is someone who is true with their intent. When making arrangements to complete online transactions face-to-face, residents are reminded:
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Complete transactions in the lobby of the Tullytown Borough Municipal Complex
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Never invite strangers to their home or agree to meet at a stranger’s home
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Reconsider any transaction with an individual who refuses to meet at a “Safe Exchange Zone”
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Municipal or Police employees may not be asked to act as witnesses, or be a part of these transactions in any capacity
