How to Spot a Fake Online Car Classified Ad

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How to Spot a Fake Online Car Classified AD

• Buying a new car is one of the most exciting
  things a person can do. But that excitement could
  also lead to trouble especially if you are
  looking for great deals online.
• There are literally thousands of fake car sale
  ads online and if you are not careful, you could
  fall for these scammers.

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How to Spot a Fake Online Car Classified AD
So far in 2016, 544 people have fallen victim to
classified scams and lost a combined
260,000. In 2014, there were more than 3,200
reports of classified scams that cost Australians
almost 2,000,000. A spokesperson for the
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
(ACCC) said people who used websites to buy and
sell goods must be vigilant.
Source http//www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-02/scam
mers-targeting-car-buyers-and-sellers-online/72931
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How to Spot a Fake Online Car Classified AD

• Here are some tips to help you avoid falling for
  scammers online.

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How to Spot a Fake Online Car Classified AD

• Fake or Photoshopped Pictures

Look for signs of manipulation like removing or
changing the background of the car.
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How to Spot a Fake Online Car Classified AD
Fake or Photoshopped Pictures

• Colors are not matching especially in the
  interiors.
• Yes, this happens and people rarely notice
  especially the small details.

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How to Spot a Fake Online Car Classified AD
Asking for Advances Payments
If the sellers asks for an upfront payment for
transportation or for reservation of the
vehicle, thats a huge red flag. The same if you
are asked to put the full payment in escrow
prior to delivery.
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How to Spot a Fake Online Car Classified AD
If Its Too Good To be True, DONT
Dont let greed or the feeling of having a really
good deals get the best of you. Be critical.
Dont jump the gun just because the price is
really low. Most often than not, theres a catch.
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How to Spot a Fake Online Car Classified AD

• When it comes to buying a car, always be alert
  and never act on impulse. Scammers want you to
  act that way so they can take advantage of you.
• Keep them off balanced by showing that you are in
  control and will not give in to ridiculous offers.

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