Safety Tips for Meetups

1. Choose a safe meeting location

• Meet in a public, well-lit, and busy area on campus.
• Avoid meeting in dorm rooms, apartments, vehicles, or isolated locations when possible.
• If your campus has designated safety zones or monitored public areas, consider using those.

2. Bring a friend or let someone know

• Bring a friend, roommate, or classmate when you can.
• If you go alone, tell someone where you are going, who you are meeting, and when you expect to be back.

3. Use in-app messaging when possible

• Keep communication inside CampusLoop when you can so there is a record of the conversation.
• Be cautious about sharing personal phone numbers, home addresses, social media handles, or other private information.

4. Check the item before you pay

• Inspect the item in person and test it if needed.
• Make sure the item matches the description and photos in the listing.
• If something feels off or the seller is pressuring you, it is okay to walk away.

5. Be careful with payments

• Avoid sending money to someone you have not met or for items you have not seen.
• Be cautious with irreversible payment methods, wire transfers, gift cards, or suspicious payment requests.
• Never share your bank login, one-time codes, or full card details with another user.

6. Trust your instincts

• If a meetup, listing, or user ever makes you uncomfortable, you can cancel, leave, or stop responding.
• In an emergency or if you feel in danger, contact campus security or local emergency services immediately.

7. Report suspicious behavior

• Report suspicious listings, scams, harassment, impersonation, or policy violations to CampusLoop for review.
• If you believe an item is stolen, illegal, or dangerous, do not complete the transaction.

To report a safety issue or policy concern, contact support@campusloopapp.com.