Security Tips for RV Buyers and Sellers

As North America’s leading online RV sales site, RVT.com employs the latest in fraud prevention systems to protect our sellers and buyers. Our security system is constantly upgraded to ensure our users maximum protection. However, computer scammers are a crafty lot. You’ve probably read newspaper accounts or seen internet warnings about people duped into revealing their personal information by fraudulent bank or credit card websites. Law enforcement officers say these fraudulent websites can look like the real thing, down to the company logos and legitimate appearing URLs (internet addresses).

Whenever you’re buying or selling on the internet, it pays to be cautious. Follow these security tips to protect yourself and your personal information:

• If the deal seems too good to be true, it usually is.
• Refuse deals where the buyer, acting on behalf of a “client,” asks you to send any amount of money greater than the selling price.
• Use caution with buyers or sellers claiming to be from overseas.
• Avoid sellers who post a bogus phone number and won’t provide a working number or who try to do business exclusively by email.
• Refuse deals where the buyer asks you to pay for an RV inspection.
• Beware of anyone requesting personal or financial information.
• Don’t ever send a deposit or payment by wire or money transfer; use an escrow service. Be wary of cashier’s check payments; talk to your bank first.
• When using escrow services, use trusted providers like Escrow.com. Never use links sent via email which can lead to fraudulent sites. Always type the company’s URL directly into your web browser.

For more fraud prevention tips, visit RVT.com. If you’re ever concerned about security or want to report a suspicious ad, contact our staff at tradersupport@rvt.com or 1-800-677-4484.

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