{SITE-NAME} Logo
The Police
Message Type Icon

How To Avoid Facebook Car Sales Scams


Be Sceptical Of Low Prices : If a car is advertised for much less than the market price, it could be a scam.

Research The Seller : Check online reviews of the seller to see if anyone has reported a scam.

Verify The Seller's Ownership : Ask the seller for a photo of the car's V5 registration document.

Use A Secure Payment Method : Use a trusted payment provider like Meta Pay, Facebook's built -in payment system.

Don't Pay Until You've Seen The Car : Only pay a small deposit up front or non at all, go and see the car and don't transfer the full payment until you've seen the car in person.

Don't Trust Emails Or Receipts : Only consider payment confirmed once you've seen the money in your bank account.

Report Scams : If you suspect a scam, report it to Facebook.

 

Scammers may try to get buyers to use payment methods that are hard to trace. They may also advertise a high -quality product at a tempting price, then claim it's sold and offer a similar item at a higher price.


Reply to this message

Message Sent By
GURJIT SINGH
(POLICE, PCSO, Coedffranc Central & West)

Neighbourhood Alert Cyber Essentials