After the North Charleston Police Department warned buyers and sellers of the Let Go app after they say three people were robbed from using the app, now the Dorchester County Sheriffās Office is warning people of selling and buying goods through social media.
Deputies say they have had numerous citizens robbed at gunpoint while selling items through social media
Deputies say suspects are posing as potential buyers or sellers and talking with people through Facebook Messenger or text messages to set up a meeting place.
The sheriffās office says most of these meetings are taking place at nighttime in the parking lot at or near the Food Lion on Ashley Phosphate Road in North Charleston.
The sheriffās office encourages people to meet at a safe time and location. They say the sheriffās parking lot or any local police department can be used to safely make exchanges.
If you have any questions or concerns you may call the sheriffās office at 843-873-5111 and ask to speak with a deputy.