(CNN) If you're trying to sell, buy or swap items through online marketplaces, your local police department probably has a safe spot for you. Officers can check to see if items are stolenThe efforts are not just limited to keeping buyers and sellers safe. Some online marketplaces have meetup spacesCompanies such as online marketplace OfferUp have partnered with police stations to create a safe spot to conduct transactions. As part of its effort, OfferUp provided additional training to detectives from the Dallas Police Department last year on how to detect and stop criminal activity during online transactions. Officers provide tips and alternative meeting spotsDuring the transactions, officers can also provide additional tips.

Source: CNN May 17, 2019 06:56 UTC