{"id":2665,"date":"2026-02-14T12:46:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T12:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=2665"},"modified":"2026-02-14T12:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T12:46:32","slug":"what-to-do-if-something-feels-wrong-during-a-meetup","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/knowledgebase\/what-to-do-if-something-feels-wrong-during-a-meetup\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosa fare se qualcosa non va durante un incontro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to Do If Something Feels Wrong During a Meetup on markto.ch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust your instincts \u2014 if anything feels off, prioritize your safety and leave immediately. Here\u2019s a clear, step-by-step guide for handling uneasy situations during a handover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immediate Actions (Do These Right Away)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stop the transaction<\/strong> \u2014 Politely say: \u201cSorry, I\u2019ve changed my mind\u201d or \u201cI\u2019m not comfortable \u2014 I\u2019m going to leave now.\u201d<br>Keep it short, calm, and firm. Do not explain or argue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not hand over money or take the item<\/strong> \u2014 Even if you already paid cash or sent TWINT, do not accept the item if the situation feels unsafe. Walk away without it if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leave the area quickly<\/strong> \u2014 Head toward people, a shop entrance, your car, or public transport. Do not go to a quieter spot or follow the person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay in a public, visible place<\/strong> \u2014 If you\u2019re in a parking lot, move toward the main entrance of the supermarket\/train station or near other people\/cars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If the Situation Escalates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Call for help<\/strong> \u2014 Dial 117 (Swiss police emergency) if you feel threatened, followed, or in immediate danger.<br>You can also say loudly: \u201cI\u2019m calling the police\u201d \u2014 this often deters the person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get to safety first<\/strong> \u2014 Go inside a busy store (Migros\/Coop), caf\u00e9, or police station if nearby. Ask staff for help if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not get in a car<\/strong> \u2014 Never enter the other person\u2019s vehicle or let them into yours during a classifieds meetup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After You Leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Block the contact<\/strong> \u2014 Immediately block their WhatsApp\/phone number and any other channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report the incident<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On markto.ch: Flag the ad (\u201cMelden\u201d) and\/or use the footer \u201cKontaktieren Sie uns\u201d form. Include screenshots of messages, the ad link, and a brief description of what happened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If serious (threats, harassment, attempted robbery): File an online report with your cantonal police (most have easy forms) or call the non-emergency line (0848 117 117).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document everything<\/strong> \u2014 Save screenshots of chats, any photos from the meetup, time\/location, and notes on what felt wrong. This helps if you need to report later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevention Tips (To Minimize Risk)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always meet in daylight at busy public spots (Migros\/Coop parking, train station forecourt, police station lot).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring a friend for higher-value items or if you feel unsure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share your live location with a trusted person via WhatsApp during the meetup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell someone your exact plan (who, where, when) before going.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most markto.ch meetups are completely normal \u2014 but your safety comes first. If it doesn\u2019t feel right, walking away is always the correct choice. No deal is worth risking your well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay safe and trust your gut! \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[100],"manual_kb_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2665","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-safety-during-communication-transactions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2665","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2665\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2666,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2665\/revisions\/2666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=2665"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=2665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}