The lengths scammers will go . . .

Unfortunately, we often see scammers using current tragedies in their schemes. In the past few years, we’ve seen scammers claiming to be members of the Armed Forces Serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, or as Katrina victims.

We aren’t saying that any time you’re involved with a seller or a buyer who claims to be in the military, or the victim of a natural disaster, that you should consider it fraud. The good news is that by following our standard tips for recognizing fraud, you easily can avoid these scams.

Remember:

1) If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is -- trust your instinct.
2) If your communication with a buyer or seller makes you suspicious, cease all communication with that individual.
3) Report any activity that makes you suspicious to reportascam@cars.com.
4) NEVER, EVER wire money to a buyer or seller.
5) NEVER, EVER accept a check for more than the value of the vehicle.

It’s sad that there aren’t boundaries for scammers, but that’s why it’s called fraud. The good news — by following our simple guidelines, you can easily avoid becoming a fraud victim.

Comments

[Mirano]

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