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WARNING- New Scam Targeting Car Sellers

Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:35 pm
by Randalla
Actually, I'm not sure how new this scam is but I have encountered it twice in the last 2 days. Here's how it works. The scammer contacts you via email or contact information you leave in your Craig's List ad about the car you have for sale. The scammer professes to be interested in your car but says they need to see a Carfax like document first. They then direct you to a web address for another "supposed" company that produces a similar report, suggesting you use them because they are 1/2 the price of a Carfax. In order to get the report you'll need to key in your credit card information for the $20 fee. Now they have not only your $20 but also your credit card number, enabling them to steal your identity and run up your card. By the way they never produce any kind of report. Fortunately, I figured out the scam before I fell for it. Be forewarned!

Re: WARNING- New Scam Targeting Car Sellers

Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:30 pm
by L320-Dale
Wow, its getting scary selling cars anymore. Have to be super careful. I think I've decided to sell my 1200 Coupe, I'll watch out for this scam. thanks

Re: WARNING- New Scam Targeting Car Sellers

Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:01 am
by dat521
the internet is one of the worse things invented. to many scams and identity thefts nowadays.

Re: WARNING- New Scam Targeting Car Sellers

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2020 9:12 pm
by Vetteguy22
Thanks for the info.

Re: WARNING- New Scam Targeting Car Sellers

Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:17 pm
by AZhitman
https://www.nicoclub.com/archives/be-aw ... llers.html

See what happens when you don't read my stuff? ;)

Re: WARNING- New Scam Targeting Car Sellers

Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2020 12:31 am
by dat521
AZhitman: i just read your recent post link on nicoclub. thank you for that info.