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Trade U That. com is dedicated to all efforts assisting its Guests and Registered Members to avoid fraudulent behavior. Therefore, we encourage you to report any activity that appears to be intentionally fraudulent.

Our Customer Service and site Administrators will remove any posting and/or Registered Member's with misleading or fraudulent information. Additionally, Trade U That. com intends to assist any Official Office in their pursuit of prosecution of Criminal and Fraudulent individuals.

Tips and Pointers

Clearly, with all the fraudulent behavior out there you think you would be able to 'Spot a Fraud' when you see one! However, there is someone affected by fraudulent behavior every second of the day. The following are only a few tips and suggestions to help you spot fraudulent behavior. And remember! Nothing is as valuable as your LIFE!

•	Be sure 'NOT' to give out any personal information: Social Security Number (SSN), Personal address or phone numbers, Paypal passwords, Credit card numbers - security codes or expiration dates.
•	When you are to meet an individual that you wish to Trade with or Sell an item to:
•	Let someone you trust know that you are going to meet this individual and where; What time you are to meet and when you should return; Ask that they check-up on you within a certain timeframe
•	Get as much information as you can from the individual you are to meet and pass it along to your trusted friend: What color hair and eyes the person has; Do they have any facial hair; What he/she will be wearing and the color; How tall they are; What they will be driving, color, make - model, year; Will they be carrying a cell phone and what the number is; Make sure you take account of the information that was given when you physically meet the individual - should they be different and way
•	Select a location that is public and with which you are very familiar; Plan your route and inform your trusted friend when you have completed your transaction - don't change the plan without regard for the trusted friend tracking your safety. Should you be returning to your personal/private residence, be sure to note whether the person you are meeting is following you without your permission.

Again, the bullet points made above are for your safety and well being. They are not made to frighten you or talk you out of a valuable item exchange.

Visit the sites below to learn more about Internet fraud.
Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) www.ic3.gov
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Be a Smarter Consumer
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 1-877-382-4357 www.ftc.gov
Practical Tips to Help You Be on Guard Against Internet Fraud
Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) www.sec.gov
National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) www.nicb.org
Coordinating Committee of Automotive Repair (CCAR) www.ccar-greenlink.org
Department of Motor Vehicles www.dmv.org
General Consumer Related Recalls www.recalls.gov
Local Police Department
Consume Advocate Groups
U.S. Postal Service warning

Fraudulent Behavior

Generally speaking, and to date, the most common fraudulent online behavior comes from individuals that are or claim to be from various other countries.
The gist of what is taking place is that a Trader, Seller is contacted by someone who is willing to pay for what they have posted online - without negotiating. In fact, the individual, all too often, is willing to pay additional costs in exchange for your willingness to assist them with shipping and accommodating the fact that the funds will come from someone who owes them money.
Typically, a certified check is over-nighted to the address you provided. The check is made out to your name, but usually is for more than what the Seller originally asked. The individual states that the additional monies is for shipping; should there be, typically there is, any additional funds, please return that amount in a Western Union money order to the address provided.
Being that the individual is thrusting this money into your hands they are counting on your doing your part as soon as possible. This is to avoid you getting notice back from your bank saying that the check is counterfeit and you are liable for the monies and the crime of cashing fraudulent checks. Oh, yes, and the item you were selling!
Make yourself aware of Internet Fraud Prevention and Personal Safety Measures before agreeing to make the transaction.
Remember the ole' adage: "...if it sounds to good to be true..."!