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September 24, 2018

How to avoid fraud when buying a car online

  • Be vigilant. Scammers are sophisticated and highly motivated to get your money.
    • By CARROLL LACHNIT
    Edmunds

    Imagine that you are looking for a used car on a popular site, such as Autotrader, Cars.com or Craigslist. You find exactly the one you want, with a very attractive price.

    The ad has photos galore and even a link to a vehicle history report, which shows the car is in good condition and has a clean title. There's an email address for inquiries, but no phone number, so you write for details. In the seller's reply, he volunteers that the car is such a great deal because he's a pilot and has had to relocate to the United Kingdom for a job with British Airways.


     
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