Selma is a fraud prevention specialist renowned for her expertise in private eye investigations and a remarkable partnership with law enforcement agencies. Beyond her investigative triumphs, her public speaking engagements and written works have empowered countless individuals to protect themselves and stay ahead of deceptive schemes. Selma's legacy shines as a tenacious agent of change, unyielding in her commitment to battling fraud and ensuring a safer world for all.
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How the scam works: (with video below) You come across an ad promoting super-low rates for a rental car service you have barely heard of. It looks good, but you just want to make sure it really is $50 cheaper per day and call the number. They will confirm the price is right, but when […]
How the scam works: Scenario 1. Depending on the state you are living in, some tollbooths have been removed and now charges mount on the car itself through a great electronic toll-collection system called E-ZPass. Sneaky rental companies use this fact to impose surcharges on you over and above the actual toll amounts ($20 for […]
How the scam works: (with video below) Some people rent cars when they are going on a long trip and don't want to overuse their own vehicle. That's when they might get excited when they see ads promoting “unlimited mileage” offers. What happens is some rental companies bury a clause in the fine print stating that the […]
How the scam works: You are interested in buying a specific car and are in negotiations with the salesperson. After long discussions and a test drive, you mention you think the price is still too high. The agent lets you believe thay can drop the price even lower than you had expected, but requires one […]
How the scam works: (with video below) You find the car of your dreams online and put a bid in for it. Unfortunately, it is a great deal and somebody outbids you. You are bitter about missing it but the next day, you get an email from the seller (see video below) telling you the […]
How the scam works: You want to sell your car and post an ad online. Soon afterwards, a representative from a financing company calls you saying that they have a few prospective customers for your car. The representative justifies that their company is financing customers who can’t qualify anywhere else as long as the clients […]
How the scam works: (with video below) This scam usually happens when you get back to your car and turn on the engine. Somebody waves at you, approaches, and says there is smoke coming out of your car. “It looks ugly. I don't think it is safe to drive. Let me take a look at […]
How the scam works: (with video below) Imagine this: You are in a parking lot and you carefully back out. The path seems clear, but there is an unexpected bang that doesn't make sense. You stop and see that you just hit another car (most likely an older make), but you can't understand how this […]
How the scam works: You just got a traffic ticket, which you are not happy about and come across an ad stating: “Don’t let them get away with your money!”, and “97% dismissal rate”, etc. Their website has great testimonials and you decide to give it a shot by paying a small fee. The bad news […]
How the scam works: You have been in an accident and after you’ve dealt with the police, a tow-truck comes to pick up your damaged car. The driver of the truck is a nice guy and, after he mumbles things like “Too bad, this was a beauty”, or “I know what you are going through”, […]
How the scam works: Crooks drive around neighborhoods and look specifically for cars that are 20-30 years old and haven’t been used in a while (have some vegetation growth around them). After monitoring the activity in the area, scammers come the next day dressed in coveralls when they are sure the owners are not home and tow […]
Evaluation Ride Trick: How It Works You decide to trade-in your old car and go to the dealership. Somebody will ask for your car keys to take it for an evaluation ride while the salesperson shows you several other new cars for your trade-in consideration. You seem interested in a few, but are not sure […]
How the scam works: You decide to trade-in your car and are negotiating the price of a new one. The discussions are taking place in the dealer’s office and he draws a foursquare figure or uses a worksheet, adding the following categories: purchase price, monthly payments, down payment, and trade-in value. This worksheet is used […]
How the scam works: You decide to buy a new car although you still have payments left on your old one. Normally, in this situation the dealer will offer a buy-out amount and pay the existing loan off for you – transferring that amount towards the new car. Unfortunately, there are times when the bank will call you a few months later because the dealership never paid […]
How the scam works: The scammer lists a car that is not his on a well-known vehicle listings website. He uses stolen pictures and offers a fantastic deal. Once contacted by interested potential buyers, the crook will come up with different convincing stories (including saying that he is afraid of being scammed) and ask to […]
How the scam works: This scam could take several forms. Without knowing, you might be buying a car that’s stolen, not paid for yet, or fixed after an accident. Unfortunately, thousands of people still buy cars everyday without knowing the real history of the vehicle. How to avoid: You should always ask the seller for […]
How the scam works: (with video below) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tampering is a practice that has become more popular in the last few years as shady sellers try to hide negative information about certain cars. It is common that several sellers go to parking lots, find the same car model and color, copy the […]
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