Auto Scams

The Auto category deals with fraud that you could be a victim of when dealing with cars, other than buying-selling. That means car rental scams, vehicle repair scams, shady mechanics, fake traffic tickets, ride-sharing tricks (Uber scams and Lyft scams) and so on.

Educate yourself by reading the list below.

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Car Rental: How to Avoid Fake Invoices, Damages and Insurance Rip-Offs

Car Rental Scams: Fake Receipts, Damages, and Insurance Rip-Offs Do you want to book a rental car for your next holidays? It’s a convenient and straightforward way to get around, but be aware of the costly pitfalls that every traveler should be aware of when renting a car. Let’s take a look at some of … Car Rental: How to Avoid Fake Invoices, Damages and Insurance Rip-Offs Read More »

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Ignition Interlock Device Fraud

  DUI Scams: From Ignition Interlock Devices to Tricky Lawyers Have you been in a bit of trouble while driving, and now an ignition interlock device is something that you are thinking about? Beware of a new scam going around depending on the legislation in your area: the Ignition Interlock Device scheme. Let's take a … Ignition Interlock Device Fraud Read More »

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9 Lyft Scams You Need To Avoid Now

Lyft Scams: Meet the Dark Side of Ride-Sharing Services Ride-sharing services offer their users a great level of convenience and easy transfer from one location to another. Lyft has been in business for eight years and boasts 30 million riders and 2 million drivers in the United States and Canada. However, just like Uber, Gett … 9 Lyft Scams You Need To Avoid Now Read More »

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Driver License Renewal Online

Online Driver's License Renewal Fraud: How It Works (with video below) If you're about to renew your driver's license one of these days, watch out for crooks trying to get your money. Wіth such a large number of Internet sites today, getting defrauded is a simple and normal event that naïve people fall victims … Driver License Renewal Online Read More »

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4 Car Hire Scams You Should Avoid

Holidays are such wonderful times that we use to relax, disconnect and recharge our batteries. An ideal vacation should be drama free, with no incidents or scams. However, there are countless cases of fraud when it comes to going abroad – and you should be aware of. In this article we are going to … 4 Car Hire Scams You Should Avoid Read More »

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6 Ways to Avoid Car Repair Scams

Time to Fix Your Vehicle? Beware of These Tricks Almost every driver hates dealing with any car repairs, especially when not knowing or having any handy mechanics in their circle. No matter where you live, there is always a small (or big) group of car repair mechanics who represent a source of worry as their … 6 Ways to Avoid Car Repair Scams Read More »

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What is a VIN Code

  What You Need To Know To Avoid Fraud Checking a car using a VIN code (Vehicle Identification Number) is an important procedure for every person who wants to reduce the risk when buying a vehicle. What exactly does checking a car by a code reveal? The term VIN coder means the number where the … What is a VIN Code Read More »

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Fight Traffic Tickets

Fight Traffic Tickets Scam: How It Works There is a massive infusion of fake online ads these days promoting a 'Fight Traffic Tickets' campaign. Imagine this scenario: You've just got a traffic ticket, which doesn't make you too happy. However, as you're browsing the Internet you come across an ad for a service that … Fight Traffic Tickets Read More »

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Cheap Car Rentals Near Me

Cheap Car Rentals Near Me: Low Fees Scam (with video below) You come across an ad promoting super-low rates for a rental car service you have barely heard of. To make it look advantageous, the promotion reads "Cheap Car Rentals Near Me", so you automatically assume the location is close. The offer looks good, but … Cheap Car Rentals Near Me Read More »

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Car Mechanic Oil Change Scam

Oil Change Scam: How It Works (with video below) Whenever you take your car to the shop for an oil change or a problem that needs to be fixed, there is a good chance that are you may be called during the service. A mechanic phones you and says that the oil change will be … Car Mechanic Oil Change Scam Read More »

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Unlimited Mileage Rental Car

Unlimited Mileage Rental Car Fraud: How It Works (with video below) If you're about to rent a vehicle and looking for unlimited mileage rental car deals, be very careful about the scams going around. Whether you're searching for a sedan or truck weekend deal, use caution. The latest scheme is one of the most … Unlimited Mileage Rental Car Read More »

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Police Anti Radar Spray

Anti Radar Spray Scam: How It Works Who doesn't hate getting a speeding ticket? They cost you a lot of money and add up over the year. If there was a product that would help you protect your license plate from being seen by the most powerful Police lasers, would you buy it? The … Police Anti Radar Spray Read More »

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