DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – In an effort to slow down criminals using the app “Offer Up” to rob people when they meet to pick up the item being sold, the Dallas Police Department is running a bait ad.
Major Jimmy Vaughn told WFAA-TV they’ve documented 163 robberies tied to social media transactions and one-third of them came from the app.
Vaughn said they’ve placed an ad for a low priced cell phone that gives you tips on safe selling when you click on it.
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