The coronavirus pandemic has caused many families to look for new ways to spend their summer vacation. Forsome, that means purchasing a new RV or camper. As many Americans look for big ticket items, the Better Business Bureau warns shoppers to do their research.
Because of demand related to the pandemic, local RV dealers say their inventory has been rolling off the lot faster than usual.
“It’s been very busy for us. I think people with social distancing are realizing the Hawaii trips and cruises might not be in their future, (so) they’ve decided that camping would be. So for us we’ve been blessed. It’s been very busy with people wanting to RV,” said Adam Overall with Owensboro RV.
Overall says they’ve managed to continue receiving new inventory despite manufacturer shutdowns slowing production. With more Americans looking to hunt down a good deal, experts warn scammers may be trying to hunt them.
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“We came across quite a few complaints within the BBB system about people that purchased campers or RVs online and then they never got what they paid for,” said Oana Schneider with the Tri-State Better Business Bureau.
According to the BBB, one scam cost three people in New York several thousands of dollars. Experts say the scam is likely to appear on social media disguised as a link on a Facebook post or Craigslist ad that will redirect buyers to an insecure website to complete a purchase.