| Con artists have been around for millennia, and | | | | end up without the deposit, and never see the rig. |
| always seem to find someone to take their bait. If | | | | Another scam involves someone from a foreign |
| you are checking out RV sales, you should stay | | | | country who has an agent who will be in charge of |
| informed about all of the current chicanery and | | | | shipping the Class B overseas. This is a variation of |
| swindling that is going around. Don't believe | | | | the second scam listed. |
| everything you are told, and be overly cautious | | | | You can find some great buys on eBay, and |
| whether buying or selling your travel trailer. | | | | Craigslist. These websites also have their share of |
| A general rule of thumb is that if the deal sounds too | | | | con artists. You may be told that the bargain has to |
| good to be true, it probably is. There are a lot of | | | | be snatched up right now if you want it, and if you |
| good, honest sellers and buyers of RVs, but it only | | | | buy it, it is the old bait and switch trick. You end up |
| takes one shyster to steal your money and leave | | | | with a lemon - or nothing. |
| you high and dry. Check it out. Here are some of the | | | | Never hand over the Class C until the check |
| games that con men play. | | | | clears, and avoid online escrow accounts. |
| Some common scams | | | | Make sure that the seller actually owns the |
| If the buyer or seller will communicate only by | | | | vehicle she is selling. |
| e-mail, it is probably a scam. Try to get information | | | | How to prevent getting ripped off by a scam artist |
| about other ways to contact the person. Check the | | | | Be knowledgeable about the purchase you wish to |
| e-mail address on Google for information. | | | | make. Have a trustworthy friend involved in the |
| Beware of anyone who wants to send you | | | | process of buying or selling to be your second |
| more than you are asking for. This scam involves | | | | opinion. Make sure that the RV dealer with whom |
| asking you for a refund of the extra when you get | | | | you are working is legitimate by checking with the |
| the original check. When you take it to the bank, it is | | | | Better Business Bureau. In the end, the best thing |
| fake, and you lose the money that you "refunded." | | | | you can do is pay close attention to what is |
| Some sellers will ask you for a deposit before | | | | happening. If you are uncomfortable, or the salesman |
| they will let you see the motorhome. You may well | | | | is pushing too hard, turn around and walk away. |