Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

Figure 12-7

➟ Unless the item is too big to easily transport, always

bring the item to a public place to show potential

buyers rather than having the buyer come to your

home. Don’t invite trouble to your doorstep.

➟ Never meet buyers alone. Always have someone with

you, even if you’re meeting the buyer in a public

place.

➟ If you’re selling a device such as an iPod or PDA

through a classified or auction site, consider what

content is on the device. Strip off all personal infor-

mation and make sure that it doesn’t contain copy-

righted content that isn’t yours to sell.

Buy on Classified Sites

Online classifieds have great deals on all kinds of items, and a few

smart safety precautions will help you have a positive experience.

Advice for buyers is similar to that for sellers (see the previous section),

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