That used car listing may look like it belongs to a legitimate dealership because scammers can copy the dealership itself. The Federal Trade Commission recently warned that criminals are cloning real dealer websites, including logos, vehicle … [Read more...] about That Used Car Online May Not Exist — Scammers Are Cloning Real Dealership Websites
A deposit can feel like a harmless way to hold a car while you arrange travel, financing, or an inspection. That small payment can become a much bigger problem if the vehicle, seller, or deal does not match what appeared online. The risk has … [Read more...] about 6 Questions to Ask Before Sending a Deposit for a Car You Haven’t Seen
Buying a car through a dealership website can feel wonderfully efficient. You find the vehicle, review the price, arrange financing and maybe even start the paperwork without leaving the couch. The problem is that a convincing website does not … [Read more...] about Things to Check Before Buying a Car From a Dealership Website After the FTC’s New Scam Warning
A car can look like the deal of the century on a computer screen, right up until the buyer sends money and discovers the dealership never existed. Scammers now create convincing dealership websites that copy real businesses, complete with vehicle … [Read more...] about Fake Car Dealership Websites Are Taking Buyers’ Money — Here’s How to Spot One Before You Pay
A text from a mechanic or car dealership can seem perfectly ordinary: “Your vehicle is due for service,” “Your appointment is tomorrow,” or “This is Mark from the dealership. Can you confirm your VIN?” Nothing about that sounds particularly sinister. … [Read more...] about What to Know About Text Messages From ‘Mechanics’ or ‘Dealers’ That May Be Scam Bait
There’s nothing more terrifying for a driver than the sudden sight of flashing hazard lights in their rearview mirror, or the uneasy feeling that someone just flagged them down on the side of the road. One moment, it’s a calm drive; the next, it’s a … [Read more...] about Drivers Beware: 8 Roadside Scams That Can Cost You Thousands
Buying a car is a big deal. For most people, it’s one of the most significant purchases they’ll ever make. However, the process can be confusing, and car dealerships are aware of this. Some dealers employ tactics that appear legitimate but cross the … [Read more...] about 7 Car Dealership Tricks That Seem Legal but Aren’t
Buying a car should be simple. But if you’ve ever set foot in a dealership, you know it’s anything but. Dealerships use tactics that would never fly in other businesses. Some of these practices are so common that people accept them. But if you saw a … [Read more...] about 6 Dealership Practices That Would Be Illegal in Other Industries
