Apparently auto transport scammers are becoming a problem on Craigslist! The problem I can see is that they are advising that we can avoid scams by dealing in person rather than online! I think it would really hamper your choices if you actually took that advise! I have a database of thousands of legit auto shippers that I have developed over the years that could possibly be used along side of government sites to verify the authenticity of a shipper as well as supply valid communication info such as phone numbers and email addresses to make sure you are actually dealing with a shipper rather than someone who has looked up a licensed shipper and uses their name to scam you!
email me at dave@ezdispatch if you would like your shipper verified.
Dave,
You’re reading into the warning from Craigslist all wrong. This warning on Craigslist is more geared towards the scammers that are selling vehicles way under market value (EX: 2008 BMX X5 for $4997) and asking potential customer to pay them through E-Bays invoicing service so that they can “SHIP” the car to them without any delays. The warning from CL has nothing to with “auto transporters” whatsoever. I’d be more worried about the illegal haulers that are prevelant on U-Ship than legitimate haulers that are posting their services on Craigslist.
You may want to amend your article spelling out what the facts exactly are in the “Fraudulent Shipping Warning” from Craigslist, OK.
Thanks!
Thomas Mc