Post by tomcasper on May 14, 2019 21:39:50 GMT -7
If you’re looking to buy construction equipment through online classifieds or auctioning websites, there are many precautions to take to protect yourself from being scammed.
Even equipment listings in reputable trade publications may feature “sales” from fraudulent dealers. The publications may not be able to vouch for the legitimacy of the seller and/or the equipment being offered, so it’s best to approach these transactions with caution.
Spending thousands of dollars on equipment that you have not seen in person, from a seller you do not know, can go wrong quickly. Emails from fraudulent sellers may include links to bogus websites in an attempt to legitimize the appearance of the sale.
Although buying online is not an exact science, there are a number of red flags to keep an eye out for to minimize your chances of being scammed.
Even equipment listings in reputable trade publications may feature “sales” from fraudulent dealers. The publications may not be able to vouch for the legitimacy of the seller and/or the equipment being offered, so it’s best to approach these transactions with caution.
Spending thousands of dollars on equipment that you have not seen in person, from a seller you do not know, can go wrong quickly. Emails from fraudulent sellers may include links to bogus websites in an attempt to legitimize the appearance of the sale.
Although buying online is not an exact science, there are a number of red flags to keep an eye out for to minimize your chances of being scammed.