| Most people who search for "RV Trader Online" are | | | | Frankly, I am not sure who falls for this one but lots |
| searching for a used RV or you are trying to sell one. | | | | of people do so it is worth mentioning. First, you see |
| Since more than likely you found this by searching for | | | | a great motor home, travel trailer, or what have you |
| RV trader online or something very similar, you could | | | | on an online site like Craigslist or EBay. When you |
| probably use some tips on how to spot the | | | | contact the seller, they require you to give them a |
| difference between a good deal and a scam. | | | | deposit before you are allowed to see it. The |
| Fraud Advisory Number 1: Shipping | | | | excuses vary and some can even sound somewhat |
| One of the biggest online scam running is the pay | | | | reasonable like wanting a deposit in case you damage |
| extra scam. It sounds like a good deal but remember, | | | | it. |
| "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." In | | | | The scam is fairly straightforward from this point. If |
| this version, someone will want to pay full price for | | | | you give the crooks a deposit, you will never see it |
| the trailer. The only problem is they cannot come get | | | | again and more than likely, you will never see the |
| it because they are overseas, live too far away, etc. | | | | motor home either. |
| Therefore, they will send you a money order for the | | | | Avoid Fraud with RV Dealers |
| full price plus a few extra thousand for you to ship it. | | | | The easiest way to avoid fraud is with an RV dealer. |
| What makes this scam work so well is the money | | | | Many have their used RVs available online for your |
| order looks real. You can even take it to your bank | | | | convenience. Additionally, they have a wide range |
| and wait for it to clear before you send the RV. | | | | available making choosing your next RV easier. |
| What you do not know is that in the US a bank can | | | | However, the biggest benefit is the peace of mind. |
| only hold money orders and checks so long before | | | | Even when you are buying a used RV for sale by |
| releasing the funds. The problem is it could take | | | | owner, if it is on a lot, you know it is the real deal. A |
| longer to verify an overseas account and you get | | | | reputable RV dealer will not risk their reputation by |
| stuck with the bill. | | | | pulling a fast one. |
| Fraud Advisory Number 2: Deposit Required | | | | |