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Keep Safe on Timebank!

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With the number of timebank members over 90 and counting it is important timebankers know how to keep safe on our website.

As a timebank member you have agreed to the Terms and Service that says "It is my responsibility to use the same caution I would in other circumstances to get to know a person, make reference checks, and use my instincts before engaging with another Time Bank participant"

Here are some important safety steps you can take on our website.

> Remove your street address number and only display your suburb, state/ provience (eg: Canterbury), postcode and country which are marked with an asterix (*).

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> select 'private message' so members contact you through the website and not directly to your email.

> Ask Addington Timebank if you want to know more about a member you would like to trade with.

> Never advertise your personal information on your profile including your date of birth, phone numbers, place of work, street number, children's names or any other information you want to keep private.