Do people still think they can get away with phishing?

Another idea would be to meet them in a safe location to swap merchandise for money. Like a local McDonald’s or even outside a police station. I don’t remember where I read it but that is what was suggested when selling things online is to meet the person in a local area.
 

I read post #9 😊

I guess I am a little more cautious than most. I would not want strangers coming to our door.

Of course, you do what works best for you. 🕊️
 

When I have sold items I put them outside. In my house I would put it on my front porch before they arrived. Now living in my condo I put the item in my car. That way we are outside during the transaction. I wouldn’t let anyone in the house.
 
debodun said:
I've been doing this for years and only had one difficult person, but he didn't touch me, he was just disappointed in what I had to offer and became obstreperous because he felt I wasted his time. I am not young and beautiful, what would be the reason anyone would want to assault me? If you're thinking robbery, my money is well hidden and I seldom keep more than a few hundred around which is peanuts these days.

Anyway, that person that asked about bank info agreed to do a cash transaction and set up an appointment. An hour before, I received an email saying she couldn't make it. At least he let me know, which most don't.
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"I am not young and beautiful, what would be the reason anyone would want to assault me?" Deb, you wouldn't think a younger man would s***ally assault an 83 year old woman but it has happened. And she wasn't the first elderly person who was a victim to that.
 
Why are people these days so frightened of others? Are there more kooks, or are the kooks just getting more sensationalized media coverage?

I only have 3 fears - spiders, heights and spending money.
 
debodun said:
Why are people these days so frightened of others? Are there more kooks, or are the kooks just getting more sensationalized media coverage?

I only have 3 fears - spiders, heights and spending money.
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I don't believe in living in fear but I do pay attention to my "spidey-sense" and take precautions. @OneEyedDiva is correct in stating that seniors can be victims of assault too so we can't get complacent and think it won't happen to us because we're older. I don't mistrust everybody but I keep my "antenna" up when dealing with strangers. You just never know. But like you, I won't let fear dictate my life.
 
debodun said:
Why are people these days so frightened of others? Are there more kooks, or are the kooks just getting more sensationalized media coverage?

I only have 3 fears - spiders, heights and spending money.
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I don’t believe anyone is suggesting you live in fear.
Just cautious.

It is wonderful that you live in a safe neighborhood.
 
Neighborhoods are safe until they aren't. Upper middle-income neighborhood IMO would translate to homes with higher end items to be stolen for quick resale.

We also live in a upper middle-income neighborhood. Not long ago in the next block over from me a single woman was at home when a man broke thru her back patio door. She said to the police she advised him she had a gun. He didn't make it back out the way he came in, the coroner picked up his body.
 
caroln said:
I don't believe in living in fear but I do pay attention to my "spidey-sense" and take precautions. @OneEyedDiva is correct in stating that seniors can be victims of assault too so we can't get complacent and think it won't happen to us because we're older. I don't mistrust everybody but I keep my "antenna" up when dealing with strangers. You just never know. But like you, I won't let fear dictate my life.
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You hit the nail on the head Caroln!
 
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