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Our classifieds are moderated so your listing will not appear immediately. You wouldn't believe the stuff that some people try to post. Your posting will appear as soon as the moderator approves it and you will be notified by email. If they do not approve it you will also be notified.

Here you'll find help for posting items.  We have some answers to general questions right here.

We do suggest you deal with local residents right here in the Big Country.  Posting your classifieds here is a free and cost effective way to reach a broad audience right here in the Big Country. The majority of our users have great experiences using our online classifieds. However, there are frauds and scams out there on the internet involving users from outside of the area. Please do not purchase items sight unseen. Do not respond to any emails that you are suspicious of.  Take care when you feel like you are being contacted by a possible scammer online. If you see a suspicious classified please report it to us at ssoeun@ktab.tv.

Common types of Internet fraud

Wire fraud. The scammer/buyer will request permission to wire-transfer money directly into the seller's bank account. By providing confidential bank account information to the buyer, your account may be compromised. Always use caution when providing any form of personal information.

Too good to be true? Products that are priced way too low should raise a red flag. For instance, if a motorcycle is stated to be in "excellent" condition and yet is priced thousands below book value, you should proceed with caution. While not all bargains are scams, you may see clues when you contact the seller. Be wary of sellers from out of state / country; incorrect phone numbers or the inability to reach the seller via phone or physical address; and special situations such as the seller needing money quickly. To protect yourself, ask specific questions about serial numbers, etc. If you feel like a deal is too good to be true, it usually is.

Overpayment Scam. In this very common. A scammer/buyer will contact you to negotiate a deal on merchandise. Most of the time this buyer is located outside of the United States, and poses as a "broker" or a "third party" on behalf of another interested party. The buyer will send a cashier's check (or money order) to you for more than the asking price of the merchandise. The buyer will instruct you to send the difference for the overpayment. Unfortunately, the cashier's check or money order is counterfeit and will be returned to you with insufficient funds. You are cheated out your own money, plus any merchandise that was sent.

Customs scams. There are reports from the Internet Crime Complaint Center involving Eastern European countries and high incidences of fraud. Many of the fraudulent buyers of items are located in these countries and often ask that you ship the merchandise in a manner that will avoid customs or taxes.

Work-at-home scams. Be skeptical of any user that advertises a work-at-home opportunity and requires advance payment or deposits on items or services. Be skeptical of earnings claims that sound too good to be true. Ask detailed questions about what exactly you will have to do to earn money with the program; i.e., who will pay you, will you be paid on commission, etc.

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