Meet in a sensible place
Use a public or familiar pickup point when possible. Don’t enter a stranger’s home if you feel uncomfortable.
FREE NEARBY, SAFER PICKUPS
Keep local exchanges simple and safe.
Keep arrangements in chat
Use the pickup cards and FreeNearby messages so both people have the same confirmed time.
Check before taking
Inspect the item at pickup. FreeNearby items are given as-is and should never require an unexpected payment.
Report or block quickly
If something feels wrong, leave the location, block the member, and send a private report to our safety team.
Immediate danger?Leave the area and contact Philippine emergency services by calling 911.
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