Craigslist can be a great place to find cheap, local cars, but it can also be a breeding ground for scams.
If a buyer offers to pay MORE than the asking price, run away fast. But likewise,if a seller is offering a price that's way too LOW, that's another big red flag.I've seen scams on Craisglist, Facebook Marketplace, and Nextdoor in which a car is offered for sale at a price tha...
The prevalence of fraudulent listings and scams remains a major concern, affecting user trust. Ensuring data privacy and compliance with evolving regulations such as GDPR poses operational difficulties. Intense competition leads to pricing pressures and the need for continuous innovation to retain market ...
Many of the victims live in states where they have title to the car even though they still owe money on a car loan. They are left having to continue paying the loan even though the car is gone. "These scams are well organized and have all the appearances of being legitimate," said NI...
The company doesn't moderate or care about reports of scams which are WIDELY abundant on Craigslist. If you do buy in person then you best meet with the seller at a police station.. it's that bad! Stay clear!!! Date of experience: 13 March 2024 Useful2Share Previous123418Next ...
I recently listed a car for sale on craigslist and other local classified ad services.This is one reply I got, which is clearly an attempt at scamming: From: Dave Smith <goldenwum12@yahoo.com>Subject: [The title of the classified ad for the car]Hello,I just viewed your car p...
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Type scams in the box and read how they operate Be VERY careful selling cars/large items if the buyer is keen to use paypal and states they are working abroad or sending to a friend etc and need a shipping agent to pick it up.. ...
In June 2016, four people were arrested after a Craigslist dishwasher sale turned into a botched robbery. One person was arrested after police found drugs in his car. Scams through the Rentals Section on Craigslist For years now in Vegas, unsuspecting renters have fallen victim to criminals who...
The NY DMV urges online car buyers to verify the vehicle’s history to avoid falling victim to scams. Many stolen cars end up on Facebook Marketplace, with the DMV advising buyers to verify VINs. The department is now providing guidance to help prospective buyers prevent potential fraud....