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once when I was hunting for a flatmate & advertised in the quokka, a technique I used was to fake being busy when they called, saying give me your number & I'll call back in 10 min (home phone no caller ID). BEFORE giving out any address details.
Firstly this gives some legitimacy to who they are- a theif with intent would most likely either try & avoid giving a contact number or fumble over trying to think up a fake one quickly.
Call them back in 10 and if they answer they're probably above board.
Secondly it's useful to call just before the arranged meeting time & confirm so you're not sitting around waiting for a no-show (or to call & see where the hell they are, if they're overdue).
And thirdly, if they're dumb enough to do a runner on your bike, you know the number they gave you is legit because they answered it back when you first arranged, so it won't be hard for the coppas to track them down.
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