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Safe Exchange Zones for Craigslist Deals - Illinois


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Most Craigslist users in Illinois are trustworthy and well-intentioned and the vast majority of eCommerce deals in the Prairie State go off without a hitch. Unfortunately, a small percentage have also resulted in scams, robberies and even assaults. 

Please be safe when you buy and sell on Craigslist and similar websites like Offer Up and Facebook Marketplace. Exercise common-sense precautions and make your exchange in a well-lit public place with cameras and/or law enforcement present.

The following police and Sheriff stations in Illinois offer their lobby, parking lot or both as a place to safely conduct internet transactions.

Craigslist Safe Exchange Zones in Illinois 

While most police departments don't get involved in the transactions themselves, each designated safe exchange zone is under the watchful eye of officers coming and going and equipped with security cameras. Some also allow you to make an appointment if you want an officer to stand by during your meet-up.

Craigslist Safe Exchange Zones Map

SAFE EXCHANGE ZONES IN ILLINOIS





CHICAGO AREA


Champaign Police Department

82 E University Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Video Surveillance: Lobby and two parking
spots on North side of building
Hours: 24/7
(217) 351-4545




Clarendon Hills Police Department

448 Park Avenue #1
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Video Surveillance
Hours: 24/7
Phone: (630) 286-5460


East Chicago Police Department

2301 E. Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN 46312
Video Surveillance
Hours: Business Hours
Website: eastchicago.com
Phone: (219) 391-8331





Gurnee Police Department

100 North Oplaine Road
Gurnee, IL 60031
Video Surveillance
Hours: 24/7
Website: gurnee.il.us/government/departments/police-department
Phone: (847) 599-7000





Lake in the Hills Police Department

1115 Crystal Lake Road
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Video Surveillance: Lobby and Parking Lot
Hours: 24/7 - Call ahead
Website: m.lith.org/police/page/online-transaction-safezone
Phone: (847) 658-5676






LaPorte County Sheriff's Office

809 State Street #503A
La Porte, IN 46350
Video Surveillance
Hours:
Website:  laportecountysheriff.com
(219) 326-7700






Naperville Police Department

1350 Aurora Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 420-6197






Villa Park Police Department

40 S. Ardmore Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
Phone: (630) 834-7447






Waukegan Police Department

101 N. West Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: (847) 360-9000






Woodstock Police Department

656 Lake Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: (815) 338-2131