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First Indicator of a Craigslist Scam:
The vagueness of the question. “Is your advert still available…”
Tip: If someone sends you a text, that comes from an area code you do not recognize, it’s probably a scam.
Second Indicator of a Craigslist Scam:
The follow-up email they sent:
Third Indicator of a Craigslist Scam
Offering MORE than the asking price. Maybe this has really happened for some, but I’ve been buying and selling on Craigslist for years now and have NEVER seen this happen.
The people who use Craigslist legally are generally looking for good deals.
Forth Indicator of a Craigslist Scam
Shipping, Out of Country Transaction, Asking for PayPal email ID, Shipping Companies, etc.
Fifth Indicator of a Craigslist Scam
Bad Grammar!
I mean, it’s not a requirement to spell or write correctly to sell things online, but things like “Hoping to read back from you soonest…” is pretty obvious.
[Website name] is meant to be a local service for those in Utah and the immediately surrounding areas. However, individuals outside of the country will frequently contact sellers or post their own fraudulent ads. Do not be misled! These are not honest people with exceptional deals, but criminals trying to take your money. Watch for the following signs:1. Buyer explains that they are currently out of the county.
2. Buyer offers to pay with a money order or cashiers check for significantly more than the asked for price.
3. Buyer explains that a third party or service will pick up or deliver the item.
4. Email inquiry is poorly written, generic, or strange sounding.
5. Offer is simply too good to be true.
Be careful when selling any item using classified adds the scams are numerous!
Jul 24, 2017 »
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children 2 years or older, or those younger than 2 who have outgrown the weight or height limits for their rear-facing safety seat, be restrained — in the back seat of the car — in a forward-facing safety seat with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer of the safety seat.
- If you have been using an infant-only child safety seat, you will need a new seat. If you have been…
Dec 23, 2016 »
Go Green Recycle Your Ride! Together We Can Make A Differance!
Auto recycling is a big part of a greener earth in the future, we salute all that support it!
When a vehicle has reached the end of its useful life it is time to think about sending it to the salvage yard. Make sure it is an auto recycler that used eco-friendly salvage techniques. An End-Of-Life Vehicle is one which has reached the end of the road by way of its age or collision write-off. The ELV is a vehicle that is…
Teenage Driving and Safety Oct 18, 2016 »
Police Traffic Services Commander, Chief Superintendent John Hartley, says there’s little doubt that distracted drivers can cause traffic problems and road crashes.
He explains that there are many distractions on the road, including more and more traffic.
Additionally, drivers now also have to contend with new or more affordable technologies like smart phones, MP3 players, GPS devices, and in-car DVDs, which can act as a distraction.
Here are some of the worst driver distractions:
Mobile…
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Sep 08, 2016 »
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
The popularity of mobile devices has had some unintended and sometimes deadly consequences. An alarming number of traffic accidents are linked to distracted driving, including use of mobile devices while driving, resulting in injury and loss of life. The most recent national statistics are sobering.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2014, 18 percent of injury crashes, and 16 percent of all police-reported motor vehicle traffic…
Flood Damaged Vehicles Cars and Trucks Aug 13, 2016 »
With all the tricks available to unscrupulous car dealers every consumer should know the signs of a flood damaged car. Here's what to look out for:
Do the research. Always conduct a thorough pre-purchase inspection and title search before buying anyused car. When vehicles are totaled, the insurance company issues a "branded" title indicating the type of loss, such as salvage, rebuilt wreck or flood victim, and takes possession of the vehicle for auction. By law a salvaged car must carry this…
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