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Auto and vehicle scams target both buyers and sellers. Fake listings and bogus 'escrow' or shipping services take payment for vehicles that don't exist, VIN cloning and title washing hide a vehicle's stolen or salvage history, and fake extended-warranty calls sell worthless cover. See any vehicle in person, run an independent history check, and never use a payment-protection service the seller introduces.
Fraudulent car and vehicle listings on classifieds sites designed to collect deposits or full payment for vehicles that don't exist or aren't for sale.
Fake escrow or payment-protection services used in online vehicle sales to collect full payment for a vehicle that is never delivered.
A stolen or salvaged vehicle is given the identity of a legitimate vehicle by copying its VIN, making it appear to have a clean history.
Unsolicited calls or mailers pushing worthless 'vehicle protection' policies that cover almost nothing and are nearly impossible to claim on.
A vehicle with a salvage, flood, or lemon title is re-registered in a different state or country to obtain a clean title, hiding serious damage history.
Scammers posing as vehicle buyers who overpay by cheque, then request a refund of the excess — leaving the seller out of pocket when the cheque bounces.
Unlicensed dealers posing as private sellers to flip problem vehicles without dealer regulations, warranties, or consumer protections.
Fraudulent logistics or transport companies used in remote vehicle sales to collect delivery fees for vehicles that are never shipped or collected.