Posting Ads
* How do I edit or delete my ad?
* I never received a verification email. Where is it?
* How often can I post the same ad?
* How can I post anonymously and still receive email replies?
* I want to respond to an ad but there's no contact info.
* My ad was removed/deleted.
Upgrades
* How can I get my ad Featured? (Sponsor Ad)
* How can I get my ad in the actual paper? (Print Ad)
Abuse
* How are ads reported for violating the terms of use?
* What kind of postings violate the terms of use?
* Someone posted an ad with my information!
* How can I protect my email address from spammers?
* What do I do If I got scammed?
* Are my ads banned?
Other Stuff
* VA Central (User Account Feature).
How do I edit or delete my ad?
1. All ads are edited by use of a link. A link was emailed to you when you first posted your ad.
2. If you need your link re-sent, please click here.
I never received a verification email. Where is it?
1. We currently do not send an email verification of your psoting.
How often can I post the same ad?
1. If you’d like your ad to go back to the top of the list, you should post a new ad.
2. You may post your ad once every 7 days.
3. Your ad will be reported and removed from the site if the same ad is posted in more than one category.
How can I post anonymously and still receive email replies?
When posting an ad we provide:
1. Anonymous email address. A link will appear in the ad called "Reply: Anonymous-click here".
3. Do not include any email address in your ad. You may provide contact info in the ad if you wish.
I want to respond to an ad but there's no contact info.
If there is no phone/fax number or email address in the ad text, that means the user who posted the ad requested to remain anonymous and be contacted exclusively by e-mail, via VarietyAds.com. At the top of most ads, beneath the title of the ad, you'll usually see 'Reply: click here' or something similar to ‘Reply:
My ad was removed/deleted.
If you have already tried deleting your cache and refreshing your browser and you still don't see your ad, it's more than likely that your ad was removed by the community or the Admin. Removals are reviewed before removal. All ads are monitored by the community and Admin. Users can report any ad that they feel violates the terms of use by clicking "report this ad". If enough people report the ad, it will be removed by the Admin from the site. If the ads reappear and continue to be reported by the community then the ad (or very similar ads) are sometimes automatically banned.
How are ads reported for violating the terms of use?
Ads are monitored by the community. If you feel an ad violates the terms of use, you can report it by by sending an us an email at support@VarietyAds.com to request the ad to be removed. Please remember to copy and past the url of the ad in your browser to the email you send.
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What kind of postings violate the terms of use?
For a detailed list, please refer to our terms of use page. The most common violations of the terms of use are listed below:
1. Posting the same item or service in more than one category or more than once a week.
2. Posting advertising or solicitation in categories that is not appropriate.
3. Posting the same ad to multiple cities on the Site.
Someone posted an ad with my information!
Please email us immediately and ask to have the posting removed. Please include the posting title, category, and email address (if available). Please include in the subject line, "posting prank" and your phone number so we may contact you.
How can I protect my email address from spammers?
Use a blind (anonymous) email address option when you post your ad. It gives you the best possible anonymity and helps to prevent email harvesters, spammers and scammers from accessing your email address.
What do I do If I got scammed?
We're here to do what we can to help. You can get advice about (or report) Internet Fraud by calling the National Fraud Information Center toll-free, 1-800-876-7060 (from outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico, dial 1-202-331-8590 ) Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Eastern Time. Additionally, you can report Internet Fraud by following this link +_+ http://68.166.162.20/repoform.htm +_+ and filling out the Online Incident Report Form.
Here are some helpful tips that we collected from our good buddies at fraud.org:
• Know who you’re dealing with. If the seller or charity is unfamiliar, check with your state or local consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau. Some Web sites have feedback forums, which can provide useful information about other people’s experiences with particular sellers. Get the physical address and phone number in case there is a problem later.
• Look for information about how complaints are handled. It can be difficult to resolve complaints, especially if the seller or charity is located in another country. Look on the Web site for information about programs the company or organization participates in that require it to meet standards for reliability and help to handle disputes.
• Be aware that no complaints is no guarantee. Fraudulent operators open and close quickly, so the fact that no one has made a complaint yet doesn’t meant that the seller or charity is legitimate. You still need to look for other danger signs of fraud.
• Don’t believe promises of easy money. If someone claims that you can earn money with little or no work, get a loan or credit card even if you have bad credit, or make money on an investment with little or no risk, it’s probably a scam.
• Understand the offer. A legitimate seller will give you all the details about the products or services, the total price, the delivery time, the refund and cancellation policies, and the terms of any warranty. For more information about shopping safely online, go to www.nclnet.org/shoppingonline.
• Resist pressure. Legitimate companies and charities will be happy to give you time to make a decision. It’s probably a scam if they demand that you act immediately or won’t take “Noµ for an answer.
• Think twice before entering contests operated by unfamiliar companies. Fraudulent marketers sometimes use contest entry forms to identify potential victims.
• Be cautious about unsolicited emails. They are often fraudulent. If you are familiar with the company or charity that sent you the email and you don’t want to receive further messages, send a reply asking to be removed from the email list. However, responding to unknown senders may simply verify that yours is a working email address and result in even more unwanted messages from strangers. The best approach may simply be to delete the email.
• Beware of imposters. Someone might send you an email pretending to be connected with a business or charity, or create a Web site that looks just like that of a well-known company or charitable organization. If you’re not sure that you’re dealing with the real thing, find another way to contact the legitimate business or charity and ask.
• Guard your personal information. Don’t provide your credit card or bank account number unless you are actually paying for something. Your social security number should not be necessary unless you are applying for credit. Be especially suspicious if someone claiming to be from a company with whom you have an account asks for information that the business already has.
• Beware of “dangerous downloads.µ In downloading programs to see pictures, hear music, play games, etc., you could download a virus that wipes out your computer files or connects your modem to a foreign telephone number, resulting in expensive phone charges. Only download programs from Web sites you know and trust. Read all user agreements carefully.
• VarietyAds.com encourages users to make all buy/sell/trade transactions in person and all purchases with cash.
For more specific information follow this link or copy and paste it in to your browser: http://www.fraud.org/tips/internet/internet/inttip/inttip.htm
Varietyads.com assumes no responsibility for the ads posted within it's public community. Please review a portion of the Terms of Use that you agreed to when using Varietyads.com: Terms Of Use
Are my ads banned?
Bans are automatically issued on a user request basis. Normally users report posts for violating the Terms of Use. After numerous reports by numerous unique users the ad is usually automatically deleted. If the posts reappear and continue to be reported by the community then the post (or very similar posts) are sometimes automatically banned.
More than likely it's a term in your ad that is banned, not you specifically.
All that we ask of the users in our community is to read and review the Terms Of Use before posting so to avoid being reported by the community.
How can I get my ad in one of the yellow boxes? (Sponsor Ad)
When you post an ad you will be given the option to upgrade to a sponsor ad. If you missed out on this the first time don't worry. You can always edit/delete and enhance your ad. Sponsor ads rotate every hour so if your sponsor ad appears at the bottom right part of the screen don't worry. Eventually everyone's ad gets a chance at the top. We added the ability to post paid Featured ads in over 275 cities with one posting form. Click Post in multiple cities (paid sponsor ads only). You can also decide how long you would like for your ad to run from 1 week ro 26 weeks.
How can I get my ad in the actual paper? (Print Ad)
Coming Soon!
We feel this is a feature that many members of the community have asked for and we are working on this feature. We will be adding this feature city by city as we add news print partners.
VarietyAds Central (Overview)
VarietyAds Central allows you to keep track of your ads in an easy, orderly list. There are also convenient links for editing your ad on the fly. Once you create an account and login you my view, edit or delete all of your ads in the My Ads section.
Tips on submitting a classified ad posting at Varietyads.com
You can post Job ads for Free in all cities.
Go to the home page of www.VarietyAds.com , click on Submit Classified Ads button
Login using your email address and password you created at registration
If you are a new user click on Create New Account
Complete the basic registration form then check your email to verify your account
Login using your email address and password you created at registration
Now choose your city from the drop down box.
Select the category such as jobs
Then select a subcategory such as sales/ marketing
Type in your Ad Heading ( it should be something descriptive and catchy)
Enter your Ad Description; enter your asking price, and location
Upload 4 pics, Enter Verification code, and click the button.
Preview your ad and then choose if you want to post the ad for FREE or if you want to post the ad as featured / sponsored.
You have just learned how to post an ad in a single city for free or sponsored at www.VarietyAds.com
