Security suggestions

Safety when buying and selling.

Protect yourself and your money! Guidelines and rules to observe when buying or selling a boat etc.

• Always ensure that you are dealing with a legitimate vendor. Secure absolute contact details including: name, address, phone number. Call vendor at different times of the day to see who and how they respond.
• Never send a copy of your identity card to anyone known to you solely by email or by telephone.
• Please request the seller to provide any hull number, serial numbers of engines, motors, trailer details etc. and have these checked by the respective manufacturers.
• Any request asking for an advance payment is usually, but not necessarily, indicative of an attempted scam.
• Advance payments requests apply to both cash transfers, i.e. by Western Union, MoneyGram, Escrow etc. as well as bank transfers. Unfortunately there is always the possibility that your funds may be withdrawn with falsified documents so please consult with your insurance about the precautions and liability.
• Should you be feeling skeptical about any ongoing deal do use an escrow service of your choice. This will ensure you to receive the boat in the agreed condition thus releasing any funds to seller once accepted.
• Does the offer seems too good to be true then it most likely, but not necessarily, is.
• Please pay attention to details. Particularly when entering into agreements outside of your native country.