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Description
scammer pretends to be interested in cars listed on autotrader.com. scammer contacts seller from the private message feature of autotrader. scammer asks seller to obtain a "more detailed" history of the car for sale on the site "theadcar". Researching this domain, the registration is only a few days old and the phone number is a well known scam phone number. other sellers on autotrader report the same issue/scam.
Targeted Person's Location
TX, USA - 75070
Scammer Information
Murphy, TX
Unknown Email
(354) 421-2434
theadcar.net
Scam Type
Identity Theft
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Business name
The Ad Car Vehicle History and Title Theft Phishing and Identity Theft Scam
Date Reported
September 15, 2025
Scam ID
1059143
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