Fake cars, real losses: How to avoid online dealership scams

Fake cars, real losses: How to avoid online dealership scams

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about scammers who are cloning legitimate car dealership websites to deceive online buyers into paying for cars that do not exist.

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Buying a Car Online? If the Dealer Asks for This, the FTC Says It's a Total Scam

Online car buying became incredibly common following the pandemic, but scammers are now exploiting that shift to steal thousands of dollars from unwary buyers. According to a newly issued consumer alert, highly sophisticated fraudsters are perfectly cloning legitimate auto dealership…