Creeped out by Craigslist?  There are now safer apps on your smartphone for shopping.  But you should still keep these 5 things in mind.

My new obsession is shopping on iPhone apps like OfferUp and LetGo.

However, I had an interaction that made me suspicious last night.  I can't stress enough, this seller is probably completely on the up and up.  But a couple red flags made me do some research on how to shop safely using these apps.

Below are 4 best practices to consider.

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