Jeeps Unlimited
Stick89
12-08-2006, 04:42 AM
Got this e mail .......
Fellow Jeeper,
I have posted an anouncement on the forums regarding this subject but I
decided that it was too important of an issue not to email all of the
members directly.
Over the past year or so there have been several cases of people
scamming users on JU. The one person in particular has had several different
accounts that we ban as quickly as possible. If a deal seems too good
or too sweet then it ALMOST CERTAINLY IS. When you purchase an item
insist on seeing pictures from multiple angles. I would also recommend
insisting that payment only be made via a certified check or money order.
In the case of one of these spammers he would only accept Paypal. I
would also recommend insisting that you call the person on the phone to
give the information. If you demand to pay via check or money order and
give the information by phone you will at least have an address and phone
number.
Buying and selling on JU has been a great way for members to make some
extra money or find good deals on parts. A couple of bad apples should
not scare you away but it is important to use common sense at the same
time. Paypaling your money to some one before you have even worked out
the details just so you can get a good deal is setting yourself up to
get scammed. Thank you for participating on JU and good luck with your
future transactions.
-Jason Wenderoth-
Administrator
JeepsUnlimited.com
Fellow Jeeper,
I have posted an anouncement on the forums regarding this subject but I
decided that it was too important of an issue not to email all of the
members directly.
Over the past year or so there have been several cases of people
scamming users on JU. The one person in particular has had several different
accounts that we ban as quickly as possible. If a deal seems too good
or too sweet then it ALMOST CERTAINLY IS. When you purchase an item
insist on seeing pictures from multiple angles. I would also recommend
insisting that payment only be made via a certified check or money order.
In the case of one of these spammers he would only accept Paypal. I
would also recommend insisting that you call the person on the phone to
give the information. If you demand to pay via check or money order and
give the information by phone you will at least have an address and phone
number.
Buying and selling on JU has been a great way for members to make some
extra money or find good deals on parts. A couple of bad apples should
not scare you away but it is important to use common sense at the same
time. Paypaling your money to some one before you have even worked out
the details just so you can get a good deal is setting yourself up to
get scammed. Thank you for participating on JU and good luck with your
future transactions.
-Jason Wenderoth-
Administrator
JeepsUnlimited.com
citizen@large
12-08-2006, 09:26 AM
Thanks for the heads up! I'm actually looking for headers to go on my '98 4.0 at the moment so this is just in time friend. Thanks again.
Ray H
12-10-2006, 07:43 PM
I got that email also. Its a shame, Ive bought and sold tons of stuff through JU and always had good luck, until recently that is. Ive never been ripped off just got involved with a couple of deadbeat buyers recently that said they wanted the item and then would disappear for weeks only to back out of the deal while I sat with the items, waiting for replies to PMs, posts and emails and so forth. These couple were newer members. I know its not right but Im leary of newer members now.
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