Tradiitonal Auto Scams
#11
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The particular scam in question is described here: http://phonehelp.grn.cc/facts.html Hold your mouse over #17 to get the explanation on how it works.
I got hits on Lami on an earlier search and I think LifeLock was the site. I will look again and let you know. His text offered me full price and would pick up my car and said it was a surprise gift for his cousin and he would only use PayPal since it was so secure. In any case, I hope you don't get burned in any way.
Here is site where I first found him: http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-613-917-8314 Different tel, same name, same set of circumstances.
I got hits on Lami on an earlier search and I think LifeLock was the site. I will look again and let you know. His text offered me full price and would pick up my car and said it was a surprise gift for his cousin and he would only use PayPal since it was so secure. In any case, I hope you don't get burned in any way.
Here is site where I first found him: http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-613-917-8314 Different tel, same name, same set of circumstances.
Last edited by rltilden; 04-21-2014 at 06:58 PM. Reason: additional info
#13
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Right info! The best way to avoid scam is always go for a particular dealer that's well reputed and well-known in the market. In this regard, I will mention Pedata RV Center that has deliver me the best rv truck for a family trip inside the U.S. Although, it also depends on the customer to avoid third class car or truck dealers that are the main cause of these scams.
Last edited by alex345; 06-25-2022 at 06:06 AM. Reason: to add missing info
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I think that shipping scam is the most common issue. I haven't personally faced it, but a good friend of mine purchased a car online, and after paying the deposit, the seller vanished. I can't provide all the details about this case now. But I see it happens pretty often. Some people wait for their cars for more than a year and still believe that they will get them.
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I got scammed today on a car I posted for sale on here. Got a text message wanting to buy the car at asking price. I was tied up with other things to pay much attention. The person wanted a history report on the car. Sent me a link. I googled the website autovinexperts paid the $35 for a report. Never heard back from them. Did more research on it and apparently they built a website for a fake vin search site. They try to convince people to send a report from their own website before they come to purchase the vehicle.
#17
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You’re absolutely right bringing this up — traditional auto scams are still out there, and people really need to stay cautious. I’ve seen cases where shady dealers roll back odometers, hide accident history, or push super high-interest financing on unsuspecting buyers. One of the oldest tricks is advertising a car at a low price to lure you in, then claiming it’s “just been sold” and trying to upsell you on something overpriced. Best advice? Always research the dealer, get a full vehicle history report, and if a deal sounds too good to be true — it probably is!



