How is this happening? I hate forums that are littered with ads/scams like this....
FWIW, I believe him. I don't think he's scamming anyone, seeing as how he made a thread a couple days before this one in a different section, asking about buying a 4runner, which usually means doing Carfax reports. Sounds like he got the 30 day unlimited package.
Thanks for looking out bz! Fwiw: you're not violating any rules and your help is much appreciated.
Am I wrong to think that:
"11. No Links / Discussion / Promotion of Illegal Activities
This includes, but is not limited to, links / discussion / promotion regarding software piracy (including duplication of Toyota Navigation DVDs) and Carfax requests on records of a particular VIN, etc."
It appears this topic is a DISCUSSION of a company that checks VINs....Do I really care, no. Perhaps I'm misunderstanding Rule #11. If so, I apologize.
I'm not so sure he's doing anything illegal but either way he's doing people here a favor.
Ok, I do apologize for misunderstanding the rule. I know guys did this in the past for Carfax, and that's why Carfax changed their policy and will actual cancel your account if they feel you're running #s for friends.
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