Scam Alert

Scam Alert!

We take pride in the manual approval of ads on our website. If we find a suspicious ad we will contact the owner to verify the listing. Although we take these precautionary steps it is still not enough in todays society. Please take these steps to help reduce scams and you being scammed:

Deal in Person (this is the number one way to help reduce scams!)

Deal with certified funds or cash

Do not wire or send moneygram

Never take more than the price of your item and return money to buyer

Get information, license, address, phone numbers and make sure they are active

Never give out financial information

If in doubt contact us!

bryon@jeepswapshop.com

Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?

• FTC toll free hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)
• FTC online complaint form (http://www.ftc.gov)
• Canadian PhoneBusters hotline: 888-495-8501
• Internet Fraud Complaint Center (http://www.ic3.gov)
• Non-emergency number for your local police department.

We are currently in investigation with the authorities on the scam buyer below. If you have been contacted by this person or you may have been sent something similiar please contact us, asap! Bryon@jeepswapshop.com

Existing Email Scam Below:

Name: Fred

Email: (kept private for investigative reasons)



Message:

Good Day..,



I saw your ad about the Jeep.I am
interested in acquiring it .I will like
to know the following about the Jeep -:



* Its Present condition

* Any previous owners

* Your Final selling price (a little
reduced)



Will be waiting to read from you
soonest.



Fred.

(This buyer request to send you a certified check and its over the amount you are asking for your item, then asks you to return the the amount of money he over paid!)