CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police say there have been several incidents of people getting ripped off when they met strangers through the LetGo app.
Many people use the LetGo app to advertise the sale of their cell phones. On September 7, two more victims were added to the list of people who had their cell phones taken after meeting with strangers who were supposedly going to buy the phones for sale.
The scenario has played out similarly on all occasions, according to police. The seller used the LetGo app to advertise a phone for sale, a potential buyer contacted them and information was exchanged, and a meeting place was set. The seller met the buyer at the designated place. When the buyer asked to inspect the phone, the individual would run off with it.
The LetGo app has been used successfully without incident by millions across the country. But sellers and buyers have to look out for those unscrupulous individuals who are willing to take advantage of an opportunity.
Take precautions and don’t become a victim.