When it comes to Craigslist, people seem to be in agreement that meeting up with complete strangers can be at best kind of sketchy, and at worst, dangerous.
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So the police department in Bellingham, Massachusetts, came up with a solution. They've designated an "Internet Purchase Exchange Location," next to their station, where people can complete transactions. The area, in addition to being close to the station, is also monitored by video cameras for added safety.
A photo of the IPEL sign was submitted to Imgur and Reddit earlier Thursday where is quickly started gaining popularity. Here's a look.
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