► Why did I not receive a confirmation email after creating my account? You should check your spam filters. We get this complaint frequently and most of the time it is filter related or ISP blocking FreeAdLists.com. Suggestion: Use a web-based email account for confirmations.
► How many days are my ads active? They are active for durations below or until you delete them. - Buy and Sell = 30 days - Vehicles = 30 days - Services = 90 days - Job = 30 days
► How can I edit my posting? You can edit from your account homepage or directly on the post by using "Edit item" link. Otherwise, refer to the confirmation email and select the UPDATE link
► How can I delete my posting? You can delete your posting from your account homepage "Listing". Please note, all postings are automatically deleted upon expiration.
► How do I repost my posting? Post it again.
► How many ads can I post? You can post as many DIFFERENT ads as you want. However, duplicate ads will get you promptly banned from the site.
► Can I add a picture to my posting? Yess you can upload until 3 pictures for free You will be offered the option to "Add Images" during the posting process.
► Can I paste HTML code into the ad content box? No, because of security reasons we do not accept HTML code, yet you can use the editor or you can paste rich-text from MS Word.
► Why is my ad not being posted although I followed the steps on the Post Ad form? You must enable JavaScript and cookies in your browser. No cookie information is stored after closing the browser. The website has been tested on Internet Explorer 6/7/8, Firefox 2/3, Chrome and Opera.
► How do I activate my classified ad? Refer to the confirmation email and select the CONFIRM link.
► Why did I not receive a confirmation email after posting a classified ad (this only applies to non-registered members)? You should check your spam filters. We get this complaint frequently and most of the time it is filter related or ISP blocking BocasList.com. Suggestion: Use a web-based email account for confirmations.
► Why am I having problems posting a classified ad? Your IP or email address might be banned or there are banned keywords in your advertisement.
► How many languages does BocasList.com support? For navigational purposes, We support four different languages - English, Spanish and French.
► My city or category is missing from the BocasList.com database? Submit a suggestion. But if it is a small city or town, please use “other cities”.
► Should I deal locally? Always deal in person and it is a good idea to bring someone along. After all, you do not know this person.
► Are puppy classified ads scams? Not always BUT ALWAYS DEAL in person when it comes to pet classifieds - Again, deal locally. Use extreme caution when dealing with distant sellers, especially pet ads by overseas posters - these are the #1 scammers. To put it bluntly, no one is going to give you a free Yorkie, Terrier, or Bulldog. Bottom line, these pets are highly desireable but very expensive so scammers are hoping you will fall for the reduced price or free adoption ploy (just pay for shipping–IT IS A SCAM). If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
► My graphic ads are not showing? That was on purpose. Do not post that junk here.
► I am being asked to wire money or cash a check? STOP! You are about to be scammed. Only a scam artist will ask you to do such a thing. ALWAYS DEAL IN PERSON - especially from overseas contacts!
► Who do I contact if I suspect someone is using my PayPal account illegally? Contact PayPal
► What items are banned from BocasList.com? Junk classifieds - predominantly “Ad posting scams”, “data entry scams”, “chain letters”, “Ponzi scams”, “loan offers”, “typing scams”, etc Please consult the Terms of Use..
► Who do I contact if I find something illegally posted? Flag it and contact site admin. The ad owner could be banned or/and reported to the proper authorities.
► How old do I need to be to post on BocasList.com? 18 or older.
► What if I use too many keywords (keyword spamming) in my classified ads? Your account will be disabled and your IP/email address banned.
