Avoid Firewood Scams This Fall: What to Know Before You Buy
As the nights turn cooler and fall settles into Kentucky, there’s nothing better than a warm fire. Whether it’s for heating the fireplace, gathering around the campfire, or cooking a delicious meal, fall is when many people start searching for firewood in Lexington and beyond.
But every year, we hear the same story: people get burned, not by their wood, but by scammers posing as firewood suppliers.
At Urban Lumberjack, we want you to feel confident about where your wood comes from. Here are some red flags to watch out for and what you need to know to stay safe while getting the quality hardwood you deserve this season.
🚩 Asking for Money Before Delivery
No legitimate firewood supplier should demand payment up front.
Urban Lumberjack will never ask for pre-payment or a deposit. You only pay once your firewood is delivered.
🚩 Suspiciously Low Prices
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Cheap firewood often means green, unseasoned, wet wood, scraps and off cuts - if it even shows up at all.
🚩 Fake or Misleading Posts on Facebook Marketplace
Urban Lumberjack does post on Facebook Marketplace, but our posts always direct you to verified contact info like our official website or fb page, where our sales reps will always provide a direct number for you to speak with a real person.
Scammers, on the other hand, create fake ads and then message you from random profile while pretending to represent us, or other reputable firewood suppliers.
The easiest way to tell the difference? We will never ask you for payment before delivery. If someone asks for money up front, even a “deposit” it’s a scam.
✅ How to Verify You’re Dealing With the Real Urban Lumberjack
📞 Call or text (859) 621-6187
✉️ Email kyurbanlumberjack@gmail.com
🌐 Only use www.kyurbanlumberjack.com
✅ No payment before delivery, Ever.
🍂 The Safe Choice: Local, Transparent, Trusted
Don’t get fooled by scams this fall. Stick with a local firewood supplier you can trust.
At Urban Lumberjack, we deliver seasoned hardwood across the state, with free delivery in Lexington & Nicholasville. No deposits, no pre-payments, no gimmicks.
