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Traveling scammers cause concern among RV park owners

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
We’ve posted scam alert stories before. Usually, we’re warning readers to be on the lookout for scammers targeting RVers. This time there’s a twist:...

Gas station credit card scams on the rise across the U.S. Don’t fall victim!

Emily Woodbury -
RVers, beware! There's a new threat lurking at one of the places you visit most... gas stations. Gas station credit card scams are on...

Don’t fall for a QR code scam

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
Most of us are “wise” to electronic scams. “Phishing” schemes keep us on our toes as to how we handle email from people we...

Reader warns of easy-to-fall-for Craigslist RV scam. Beware!

RV Travel -
A reader who wishes to remain anonymous sent us this letter about an RV scam and we asked if we could share it with...

How to avoid scams when buying an RV online

Sharon Still -
For some people, an RV scam may seem obvious, but with the thriving market and influx of newbies, potential starry-eyed RV buyers can talk...

Fuel-saving gadget is being promoted everywhere you look. Good thing or rip-off?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
With motor fuel prices higher than an upset cat’s back, who wouldn’t want to increase their fuel economy? Recently a slew of articles have...

They scammed dozens of RV buyers – but no charges will be filed

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Imagine signing a purchase contract for a new RV. You agree to 20 years of payments, but five years...

COVID-19 scammers are after you! Here’s how to protect yourself

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
By Russ and Tiña De Maris As if the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t create enough problems – toilet paper shortages, campground closures, etc. – here’s another...

Facebook contest scam offers winner a free luxury motorhome

Chuck Woodbury -
A number of Facebook posts have been making the rounds recently in which people are encouraged to share the post and one lucky participant...

An RV rental horror story: “I was ripped off by an RV rental scam!”

Emily Woodbury -
This comment was left on our Daily Tips Newsletter by Brian Burry. Here's Brian's story: Before my wife would consider us purchasing an RV, she...

Indiana RV dealer ordered to pay $250,000 in tax scam

Chuck Woodbury -
A northern Indiana RV dealer who tried to avoid paying Indiana sales tax on out-of-state transactions by moving the RVs into Michigan before handing...
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