CAUTION ADVISED
FOLLOWING
ONLINE SCAMS
Fraudsters often target online marketplaces,
such as Trade RVs, with the intention of scamming
legitimate shoppers. Here are a few tips on how
to make sure you don’t fall into their traps.
AT TR ADE RVS , the Emprise Group’s online
marketplace for buying and selling your RV,
we strive to deliver the best service to our
customers. It is nonetheless a sad fact of life
that scams and fraud are a common occurrence
in this modern age of online transactions.
Classifieds scammers trick online shoppers
on classified websites into thinking they’re
dealing with a legitimate contact. Their scams
attempt to dupe victims into giving away their
money and potentially their personal details.
The Emprise Group, of which Camper
magazine is a part, has processes in place to
detect suspicious trading. We also work with
the police on our database. However, it is still
a good idea to exercise caution of offers that
seem too good to be true.
Fortunately it is within your power to protect
yourself from scams. Below is an explanation of
how classified scams work and of how to avoid
being scammed.SELLERS SCAMMING BUYERS
Scammers pose as genuine sellers and post
fake ads on classifieds websites. Their ads may
include pictures and other details, often copied
from a genuine seller’s ad. The scammer will
advertise the item at a low price, often much
lower than comparable items advertised on theIf, like this guy, you think something is
suspicious, trust your gut instinct
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