Police Advise Caution When Meeting People From Internet Sites
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GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn- Local residents are hoping that small towns are not being targeted, after a recent internet-related crime in their area. On Sunday, Police said a Grand Junction resident was robbed at gunpoint after meeting people who responded to his “Car for Sale” ad on Craigslist. According to police, two black men and a black woman stole his car and his cash. “Anything can happen when you do internet transactions,” said Frank Polk, a Hardeman County resident. “People can rob you or kill you, or whatever.” Police said the victim met the suspects in the parking lot of The Dollar General in Grand Junction; and although it is a public place and well lit, he was still robbed at gunpoint. “Being in a public place doesn’t always ensure safety,” said Chief Steven Stanley of the Whiteville Police Department. With fewer people and less officers on duty, some worry their small town will attract more criminals. But police said there are ways to keep yourself safe. When buying and selling online, always check the user’s history. And don’t make face-to-face transactions, unless it is necessary. Instead, police recommend using money exchange sites like Paypal.
