Planning to buy or sell a vehicle online.


 

·       If you can't communicate with a potential buyer or seller directly by phone or email, then walk away.

·       Don't believe anyone who says that Craigslist, eBay, PayPal, etc. guarantees transactions (they don't).

·       If someone offers to send you a cheque but requires your banking or credit card information first, this is a good indication of a possible fraud.

·       Sellers should never transfer ownership or release their vehicle until they have received full payment by cash, money order, or certified cheque.

·       If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is.

·       Popular sites like eBay, Craigslist and Kijiji are often used to buy and sell vehicles online. Scam artists will copy and manipulate information from these            sites to deceive potential customers.

·       Many scammers' websites originate offshore. Be alert for grammatical errors and inaccurate contact information.

·       Never provide financial information, such as a bank account number, social insurance number, eBay/PayPal information, or credit card details.