Newsletter 425

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Edition 425: 17th March 2016

Hi ExplorOz Reader,

OUR NEW APP IS COMING


We've been making significant progress with our new app that provides mobile ExplorOz users with the ideal travelling solution. Not only is it fully supported by iOS & Android but you'll be able to use it offline - complete with zooming maps (EOTopo, Street & Satellite) plus ExplorOz Places, and many extra features yet to be announced.

Fully developed in-house by I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd - the owners/developers of ExplorOz.com this app does everything you want it to do. Simple - Easy - Smart. Although we're not quite ready for launch, we'd like you to be the first to know it's coming!

UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE

We've just released an update to the Place Name data for use in EOTopo. If you've previously purchased any version of EOTopo (USB, SD, HN7 EOTopo Edition, or Download) then you are eligible to obtain this FREE upgrade of the Place Name file.

Simply go to the EOTopo Downloads page and click to open the REGISTER DOWNLOADS section. Provided you are logged in using the registered account profile that you used when you purchased your copy of EOTopo, your account will be synced and your download will be immediately available.


ANTI-THEFT SAFES/BAGS FOR TRAVELLERS

Where do you lock your valuables when away from home? This range of portable safes will help stop gear thieves from getting to your valuables. There are 2 different styles  - the GII which offers two sizes of safe, and the X15 which is both a safe and a shoulder bag.

These products are designed for securing valuable essentials such as your iPad, tablet, passport, jewellery, camera, credit cards etc and feature soft linings, carry handle, combination lock and patented 360 eXomesh locking system, which creates a slash proof protective cell. Lock your valuables inside, then cable lock to a fixed point either in your van/vehicle or other fixture.

GII Safe
X15 Safe & Bag



ANTI-THEFT CABLE LOCK

The Wrapsafe anti-theft adjustable cable lock is made from a length of 2.5m high-tensile stainless steel wire and includes TSA approved padlock. Will wrap around any item with circumference 70-170cm. Lock your valuable items together and/or to a secure fixture.



NEW ONLINE ADVERTISING KIT



Are you a business owner, marketing manager or media agency? ExplorOz.com provides you with the perfect opportunity to build a successful digital marketing strategy in the 4WD/Camping/Australian Tourism Sector. Advertising has changed and you may be experimenting with various new tools and strategies but we have 16 years experience in the online market and know exactly how this audience reacts, so let us help you promote your brand and get your message across. You might be surprised just how affordable and easy it is. For more details see our new 2016 Advertising Kit - view online here.


Warning for Classified Sellers: This week we've had a few sellers report they have received dodgy enquiries through the ExplorOz Classifieds so here's a few tips to help you stay safe.

  1. Never put your phone number or email address into the open description of your advertisement.
  2. Instead, only provide contact via the email form provided - this ensures that your privacy is protected because they cannot contact you directly and when they use the form they are traceable.
  3. Familiarise yourself with the common tactics used by scammers and do not respond if you are suspicious (replying to the form will send the recipient your email address)
The latest trend by classified scammers is to avoid using websites like ExplorOz that offer an email form as the method of contact as that makes them trackable. Instead they look for ways to contact sellers via SMS (text message sent to your mobile number). On ExplorOz you don't need to list your phone number but the option is there. Whilst this number is not visible unless the buyer has a registered site profile, it is not hard for them to register any email address. Just because they register does not make them traceable however if they choose to send you an SMS. And after viewing your number they can also delete their account from our system so unfortunately this tactic is difficult for us to block.

Our advice for responding to enquiries is to initially only offer contact via the email form and once you have established a genuine contact, you can then respond by email and phone numbers can then be exchanged when you feel comfortable to do so.

Scammers are usually quite easy to detect so most people can easily smell a rat and then your best defence is to simply ignore them. Some common tactics to look out for are: the use of poor grammar, formal language, haste to buy with a lack of inspecting the item first, usually give you a story about working on a mine site, have no reception, will organise their own carrier, and will tell you how they are going to pay (often Western Credit Union and "wiring" the money to you). We have been advised by recent ExplorOz sellers that the SMS's received have appeared to have come from us - ie the contact name in the SMS says "Exploroz" - note a lower case o in "Oz". ExplorOz is a registered trademark. The message indicates that we are facilitating contact between you and the buyer. Please do not be fooled.


SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS

Members renewing/joining this year will soon be receiving a NEW Member-only bumper sticker, as shown below. These stickers will now be issued in place of a Membership Card and if displayed on your vehicle will distinguish you as a Member. The standard sticker will still be available via the shop, but the Membership sticker is exclusive to subscribers only and includes your Membership status (year or Lifetime). Unfortunately, there have been unexpected delays in mailing these out to this year's new/renewing Members but these will soon be packaged and sent by mail and should be within you by the end of the month. We hope you like this change! Don't forget to renew and go in the draw to win the Redarc prize!

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