How to avoid being scammed

It is a sad truth that dishonest people will use open communication platforms like Trucking Depot to try to steal money from people. Americans loose millions of dollars every year from online scams--people pretending to sell something with no intention of delivering it.

Here are some steps that you can take to avoid being scammed:

• Never send money to anyone via Western Union, Paypal, or any other service in which money is simply delivered to the recipient. If you cannot make the transaction in person, use an escrow service
• Notify Trucking Depot immediately if you observe any suspicious behavior.
• Inspect the vehicle personally before paying for it.
• Check the vehicle VIN number for theft and accident history.