Business ProfileforVankirk Equipment
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In January 2023, BBB received an inquiry from a consumer stating he had replied to a Craigslist ad placed by VanKirk Equipment for a mini excavator. In speaking with the "owner" he was told the company would ship anywhere in the United States for $1.00 per mile. When he sent someone to the address given in WV to check out the machinery, it was an empty field. The consumer stated his phone calls went unanswered afterward.
BBB investigation found the website, vankirk-equipment.com was just registered on December 5, 2022 for one year according to whois.com. The registrant contact information was withheld for privacy. The company was registered with WV Secretary of State since October 2019. A google maps search of 1633 Berlin Rd, Weston, WV 26452 does appear to be an equipment company.
Mail sent to the address was returned as "Return To Sender, No Such Street, Unable To Forward".
BBB offers the following tips when purchasing items off Craiglist:
- Don’t buy an item, especially a large or expensive one, without seeing it in person. If that isn't possible, try to have someone that is local do the visit or suggest a live video call to view the item. If you are met with excuses, that is a red flag.
- Avoid wiring money, or using a cash app or gift card. These payment methods offer no way to get your money back if you are the victim of fraud.
- Do research to get a sense of a fair price for the item you are considering. Think twice if comparable items are advertised elsewhere for much higher prices, it could be a fraudulent offer.
- Report such instances to BBB.org/Scamtracker, Federal Trade Commission and/or your State Attorney General’s office.
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- Location of This Business
- 1633 Berlin Rd., Weston, WV 26452
- BBB File Opened:
- 2/13/2023
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