Peterborough County OPP are offering two parking spaces at its detachment to help consumers safely complete transactions of items purchased online.
The spaces are part of Project Safe Trade — an initiative by OPP to use their parking lots to facilitate property transactions arranged online.
The designated spots are identified by signs and provide a public space for individuals who sold or purchased items online to meet unknown buyers or sellers to complete the sales transaction.
OPP say only five per cent of internet or telephone scams, frauds and thefts are reported.
“Many incidents go unreported due to shame or embarrassment on the part of the victim,” OPP say. “We need community partners; citizens and neighbours; agencies and police to mobilize for community safety and well-being. Collaborative approaches reduce harm and victimization with the goal of developing long-term sustainable solutions.”
The Peterborough County OPP detachment is located at 453 Lansdowne St. E. in Peterborough.
Other nearby OPP detachments offering Project Safe Trade parking spaces include City of Kawartha Lakes, Bancroft, Prince Edward County and Quinte West.
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