11-07-2025
Police pushing ‘safe exchange zones' amid dozens of Facebook Marketplace thefts
Facebook Marketplace thefts are trending in the area, leading police to highlight spots around the city aimed at making those exchanges safer.
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News Center 7's Mike Campbell spoke with police about the safe exchange zones. He'll have their warning tonight on News Center 7 at 5:30.
So far this year, there have been 40 instances where people have lost money on Facebook Marketplace in Dayton.
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'Sometimes the deals are too good to be true,' Lt. Randy Beane, of Dayton Police, said.
Police want people to use one of their four 'safe exchange zones' for buying and selling.
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