While most individuals who use Caravan & Outdoor Life have success with buying, selling, renting or connecting with others, from time to time we do receive reports of people attempting to scam or defraud our users. We have found that one of the best ways to address this problem is to ensure that all transactions take place locally and in-person. Remember that Caravan & Outdoor Life is a local classifieds web site and Ads are not reviewed before they go live on the site.
Advertising items for sale:
• State weather you are a dealership or private seller.
• Place advertisements in the correct category.
• Supply as many forms of contact, phone, cell and email and location.
• Never put your exact address, eg 42 main rd Gauteng. Rather main rd, Gauteng.
• Be as descriptive as you can about the product/ service you are selling/ promoting.
• Attach as many pictures as you can. Ads with more pictures are more likely to be seen/ sold. If you need to resize you pictures in order to upload them to the correct file size and format; here is a great freeware application which is recommended.
www.freeimageconverter.com
• Never put your bank account details on the website.
• State whether your product or service is negotiable or not negotiable.
• If you would like to advertise in the Caravan & Outdoor Life magazine, please email
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• If you should need any assistance in placing an advert, please contact Melissa during business hours on 021 702 4200, alternatively email her at
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• Never accept or exchange money over the internet, rather do so in person.
• Caravan Publications does not accept any liability for negligent, fraudulent or misrepresentation of persons placing advertisements on this website. So be cautious and good luck! There are some great bargains available!
Purchasing for sale items:
• Phone or email the advertiser.
• If you buy or sell any items on this website, you should always do so in-person.
• Only exchange money once you have inspected the item or service on offer thoroughly
• For personal safety and ease, it is always recommended that you take a friend with you to inspect any items for sale.
• Always check advertiser’s credentials upon meeting them for the first time. Such as id or drivers licence.
• It is recommended that you do not take large amounts of money with you to view any for sale item.
• Do not enter into any area that you are uncomfortable with, it is better to arrange a common meeting place.
• Never send money via the internet or postal service.
Alert
• Please report any duplicate, illicit, fraudulent or illegal adverts via the report button. Alternatively you can email our support team at
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or via phone 021 702 4200 (during working hours only)
• The purpose of www.caravansa.co.za “for sale” function is to promote face to face trading. This can be done on new and used products.
• Reputable businesses should be listed on our business directory. Please leave feedback on the “review tab” from your online experience.
• Caravan Publications does not offer any sort of protection and/or liability against buyer, seller or payment programs.
• Be cautious of fraudsters and scam artists.
• Please also take special care when buying expensive items like caravans, trailers, off-road equipment and 4x4 vehicles
• Never provide your personal or banking information (e.g. credit card number) to others over the Internet.
• Report it to us any attempted fraud or suspicious emails, ads, or other activity by community members. In case of fraud or illegal activity, we also recommend that you report it to the Police.
You are able to use this report/flag button to report any suspicious activity or fraudulent adverts.
Use common sense. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Please email any suspected fraudulent ads to:
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or call us on (021) 702 4200
