Most people buying and selling through auction sites and classified ads are honest. Unfortunately there are also some bad seeds.
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D.N.A. evidence links an attempted sexual assault case in Colorado Springs from 2004, to more cases nation-wide, and bringing up questions about how to stay safe when selling things through newspaper and internet classifieds.
Ebay, Craigslist, your local paper... they're all great places to unload your unwanted clutter, but El Paso County detectives say they also can make you a prime target for crime.
In August 2004, a woman living in an apartment in Cimarron Hills advertises her wedding dress in a local paper. A potential buyer showed up wielding a gun.
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