Basic Safe Buying Precautions
Since we have been so diligent in educating people about online scams, scammers have had to change their tactics and go after the buyers, too. Now they will try to place an ad and get you to send them money for an item that does not exist. Some have actually made it on our site. Once you email them their story changes.
- Overseas scammers use fake phone numbers. If you call a number that is out of service, rings a fax machine, or a person that is not selling the item, let us know. The ad is from a scammer.
- Scammers offer items that can be shipped. Motorcycles are a favorite item. Remember, buy locally.
- Don't buy an item that you have not seen and touched. Photos are easily faked.
- If something is too good to be true, it probably is.
More tips for Safe Online Buying and Selling.
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