Trust & Safety Guidelines
Stay Safe on OtterMart
Ensure safe transactions inside school grounds by following these safety practices.
DO These Things
- ✓Verify the seller's PLM email before communicating
- ✓Meet in a well-lit, populated area on campus
- ✓Test the item (e.g., run software tools) before buying
- ✓Keep a record of your transaction conversation
- ✓Mark your item as "Sold" promptly after the exchange
- ✓Report suspicious listings to your Student Affairs Office
DON'T Do These
- ✗Don't send money before seeing the item in person
- ✗Don't share your OtterMart or PLM email password
- ✗Don't agree to meet off-campus
- ✗Don't ignore your gut feeling — trust your instincts
- ✗Don't share your personal home address
- ✗Don't buy items with no photos or vague descriptions