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Virtual vehicle vendor scams in the news

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Muddy River News: Local car buyer explains how he’s one of many scammed while buying cars online

 More recent reports show scammers are increasingly turning to fake websites modeled after licensed sellers, using stolen photos, contact information and even vehicle identification numbers to fool consumers.

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GMA: New reports warns of rise in online used car scams

The Better Business Bureau says scammers are turning to new tactics to trick buyers, especially for those looking to buy classic cars.

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Happy senior couple buying a car.
WFMY: Buying online: never let the seller finish the sale off of the main site

The BBB says sellers are claiming to make things "safer for you" by using a third party. Nope.

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selective focus of smiling girl sitting in car near bearded man in car showroom
Virtual vehicle vendor scam fuelled by COVID-19 pandemic

Global News: Virtual vehicle vendor scam fuelled by COVID-19 pandemic, warn Better Business Bureau.

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Danger on the street. Blue flasher on the police car at night.
Man jailed after transatlantic tractor scam

Prosecutors say scam totaled over £130,000 in stolen funds.

 

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