Vanbitz

[Ukbandit]

Just had a problem with my Vanbitz Growler, not going off when opening the Hab door, turns out it was the original wiring to the door which was damaged and nothing to do with the alarm at all.
But the reason I write this is when I contacted Vanbitz about the problem, they emailed me saying they don’t recognise my phone number and that according to their records I’d sold the van.
I had changed my number so I sent them an email giving them my old number, and the new number. Eddie then rang me back and explained that some one called Steven @&@&£ had called to say he had recently bought the van and was trying to find info about any tracker attached etc. Eddie wouldn’t give any info to this person unless he could prove he was the new owner. He also says it happens quite often. Just goes to show what lengths these SCUMBAGS will go to get hold of your property.
You can be assured if your a Vanbitz customer that Eddie and the team are not stupid when it comes to this sort of scam, and will look after your interests, in my case because I had not informed them of my new number they had no way to contact me when this scammer tried to take ownership of my Van.
Thanks Eddie for being pro active against these scumbags.

 

[fat haggis]

Cant ask for better than that 🕶

 

[Jenka]

If only Vanbitz brewed beer .You just cant beat them brilliant service.

 

[Minxy]

Might be an idea to change the thread title to 'Vanbitz scam thwarted by Eddie!'

 

[carolyn]

Might be an idea to change the thread title to 'Vanbitz scam thwarted by Eddie!'

Very good idea Mel as the title is rather misleading! I’m sure that’s not what Graham meant.

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[Peter and Julie]

Might be an idea to change the thread title to 'Vanbitz scam thwarted by Eddie!'

Agree! Title sounds like it's Vanbitz are the scammers..

 

[DuxDeluxe]

If only Vanbitz brewed beer .You just cant beat them brilliant service.

If Vanbitz brewed beer at the very least it would taste better than Brain’s beer.......

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

If it wasn't for the fact that it would be putting "Vanbitz" out on limb, there's perhaps some useful phone numbers that could be passed along to the boys in blue.
Mike.

 

[Dave Horton]

That's Good to know, Well done Vanbitz.

 

[deleted79651]

Fred Drift! I've had 2 text messages today within about 1/2 hour of each other, claiming to be from my Bank, indicating that an unauthorised device was trying to access my account. The giveaway, for anyone who also gets these texts, is that the message shows a mobile phone number. Text messages from my Bank [e.g. with the verification codes to sign on to online banking] are headed up with the name of the Bank, NOT with the number of a mobile.

The body of the text message looks quite convincing, giving a number to call if the 'unauthorised device' is not yours. Please do not respond to these messages or even open them.

Steve

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[Vanderek]

 

[Landy Andy]

Do you advertise what alarm system you have fitted to your motorhome?

 

[Spriddler]

Could it be that 'Steve' actually think he has bought your van but it was an eBay scammer advertising using a photo of your m/h?

 

[Ukbandit]

Do you advertise what alarm system you have fitted to your motorhome?

Yes of course that is how they knew who to phone, Vanbitz supply the stickers as to warn potential thieves of the security. Obviously it is a way of the thieves knowing which system is fitted, but again how many does it deter compared to how many actually ring up to try and scam them out of information, not many i think.

 

[Ukbandit]

Could it be that 'Steve' actually think he has bought your van but it was an eBay scammer advertising using a photo of your m/h?

Good point, but if so he didnt send any proof to Vanbitz that he had bought anything, and no follow up calls either.

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[XxAnthxX]

Might be an idea to change the thread title to 'Vanbitz scam thwarted by Eddie!'

Very good idea Mel as the title is rather misleading! I’m sure that’s not what Graham meant.

Agree! Title sounds like it's Vanbitz are the scammers..

Regardless of the title....it made everyone read the thread, raised the awareness and it made it immediately apparent that eddievanbitz and his team are all over this type of scam.

The

of van security it appears

 

[irnbru]

Jim is slipping up. No vanbitz banner flying next to thread title.

 

[Brains]

Yes of course that is how they knew who to phone, Vanbitz supply the stickers as to warn potential thieves of the security. Obviously it is a way of the thieves knowing which system is fitted, but again how many does it deter compared to how many actually ring up to try and scam them out of information, not many i think.

Much as I am a great supporter of VanBitz and their products, I specifically requested no 'vanbitz' security stickers on my van.
Due to the blue flashing LED's it's very obviously fitted with some serious security, but which system to start looking for would be difficult even for a professional thief

It's good to know that VanBitz is fairly secure, Maybe they should set up a 'members' web site where you have to log in annually to confirm all your details, which also might remind you to update info.

 

[HugoBNB]

Well done Vanbitz. A system and service that is worth every penny in my opinion.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Much as I am a great supporter of VanBitz and their products, I specifically requested no 'vanbitz' security stickers on my van.
Do to the blue flashing LED's it's very obviously fitted with some serious security, but which system to start looking for would be difficult even for a professional thief

It's good to know that VanBitz is fairly secure, Maybe they should set up a 'members' web site where you have to log in annually to confirm all your details, which also might remind you to update info.

the application of the Vanbitz stickers is not compulsory. I was given one for each alarmed door when the alarm was fitted and it was up to me whether I put them on or not.

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[DuxDeluxe]

Well done Vanbitz. A system and service that is worth every penny in my opinion.

....fortunately the coffee is free......

 

[Minxy]

We only got some very small stickers with our alarm so we bought some triangular generic ones and stuck them on locker doors etc so anyone who thinks of breaking in is warned we have one fitted, better than a specific make sticker IMV.

 

[Minxy]

Regardless of the title....it made everyone read the thread, raised the awareness and it made it immediately apparent that eddievanbitz and his team are all over this type of scam.

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of van security it appears

Trouble is that when people search the internet and see a thread title 'Vanbitz scam' doesn't necessarily give the right impression unless you go on to read it in detail.

 

[Caggsie1]

....fortunately the coffee is free......

You got free coffee

 

[David and Sally]

....fortunately the coffee is free......

And you get some very valuable Rugby tips!

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[DuxDeluxe]

And you get some very valuable Rugby tips!

.......and a valuable education about the game if you are Welsh......

 

[DuxDeluxe]

You got free coffee

Yes........ and........... Bovril!! Cannot think about Bovril without remembering the Jasper carrot sketch about a visit to Old trafford

 

[Gromett]

Well done eddievanbitz... Although I wouldn't expect anything less

 

[kevenh]

We only got some very small stickers with our alarm so we bought some triangular generic ones and stuck them on locker doors etc so anyone who thinks of breaking in is warned we have one fitted, better than a specific make sticker IMV.

That {generic sticker advice} or swap stickers with someone that has a different alarm make or manufacturer to you.

 

[deleted79651]

Yes........ and........... Bovril!! Cannot think about Bovril without remembering the Jasper carrot sketch about a visit to Old trafford

Jasper Carrot sketch on Derby fans, indicating that they may not be the brightest of individuals: '2, 4, ... [4+2 =?], 6, 8. Who do we appreciate? 'P.R.O.G.R.A.M.M.E.' ... 'DERBY!

Steve

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