Planning
a camping adventure for first timers can be very frustrating at first. You maybe unsure as to what you should bring
along with you and if you have the rights tools. Although a camping vacation can be fun and
exciting, it can sometimes be stressful to plan. But don’t worry, like they say the first time
is always the hardest. And again don’t
worry because it is not as hard as you think.
When
it comes to camping you will have to bring multiple items with you because you
will be in the wilderness and convenience will be provided for you rather you
must bring it with you. It is your first
time so what you need to know is how to purchase the right tools and how to
avoid fraud while buying.
These
are your fraud warnings and safety tips:
Meeting the buyer- whether you’re
going to meet up or the buyer would go to your place make sure that you have
someone with you. Never go alone or
never allow him inside your house alone.
Meeting the seller- same goes in
meeting the seller. It is best if you
meet them at their home addresses where the item for sale is placed. At least no matter what happens you know
where the seller is situated.
Accepting and paying
money-
if the item is worth only a few bucks then it is easier and more convenient to
pay in cash but if it involves larger amount of money it is safer to carry a
check rather than cash.
Purchasing online- Only buy from a
legitimate site, research information about the site first and read reviews
about it. Also you can ask friends who
bought items online and go for the same site.
If the advertiser wants you to send cash up front you shouldn’t do
it. Remember not to sent cash or cheques
through the post, or place money directly into a seller’s bank account, in
advance of receiving goods.
Ask for the warranty
or receipt of the product- once you bought an item from a private seller you will
have no legal comeback if it turns out to be faulty so better check it
thoroughly before handling the money.
And
always keeps records about the transactions made.
Fraud warning: Scam
ads
·
Adverts
that contain very poor grammar/spelling errors
·
Anyone
requesting money in advance of you receiving the goods
·
Anyone
who says they are in a different town/ area of the country than the postcode
entered on the advert
·
Anyone
offering expensive items for free, or at a discounted rate, on the condition
that you pay large sums of money to cover travel, postage or courier cost
·
Anyone
offering to buy you an item for a higher cost than you advertising it at to
include shipping to them
·
Anyone
asking you to remove your item
·
Anyone
offering something that is too good to be true
·
Anyone
who wants payment via money transfer
·
Anyone
who only corresponds by an email and is unavailable on phone
As
many kinds of investment, the chances of buying camping gears ending up to a
fraud is more likely to happen as well.
And a scam can be devastating for you physically, financially and
emotionally. Hope this served as a fraud
warning for you.
