#267378 by TerranceBoyce
Sat Sep 12, 2015 7:25 am
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/464307/AutoTrader-car-buyers-targeted-UK-eBay-scam
Who'd a thunk it ?
A little late to the party but at least the risks are being publicised, even if they don't quite have the full details.
Who'd a thunk it ?
12th September 2015
Online users are at risk of handing over large sums of money as conmen - claiming to work for the BBC - advertise vehicles on the cheap.
In a Daily Star Online investigation, we can reveal that schemers in France are using the vehicle-selling website to lure people in to a trap.
From what we found, the trickster would get access to an AutoTrader seller's advert and change the details.
Those enquiring about the cheap listing would then be diverted to a fake email address run by the fraudster.
A little late to the party but at least the risks are being publicised, even if they don't quite have the full details.
CAR ADVERTS - If a car seller mentions escrow - he's scamming you Never ever for any reason pay anything until you have seen and inspected the vehicle
