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.
How the scam works: (with video below) If you're trying to sell your motorbike these days, watch out for the Sell My Bike Online or Used Mountain Bikes For Sale scam. Let's take a closer look. Imagine the following scenario. You are trying to sell your bike. You post an ad online, on websites such … Sell My Bike Online Read More »
Donate Motorcycle To Charity Scam: How It Works Motorcycle donation and fake charities. This year, one of the biggest scams around is the Donate Motorcycle to Charity. Let's take a look. Your old motorcycle is still running fine, but you consider getting a new one. The old bike is not really worth much anymore … Donate Motorcycle To Charity Scam Read More »
Donate Boat To Charity Scam: How It Works (with video below) Donate a boat to charity but avoid crooks. This year, one of the biggest scams around is the Boat Donations Programs or Donate Sailboat scam. Let's dive in. You may be moving away or simply need some extra cash. Your old boat is still running fine, but … Donate Boat To Charity Scam Read More »
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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Counterfeit Airbag: How It Works (with video below) We all know about the presence of an airbag in our vehicle and most importantly the importance of it. The airbag is a security gadget fitted in a vehicle, comprising of a pad designed to inflate quickly in the case of a collision. It is meant … Counterfeit Airbag Read More »
Retread Tires aka Tyres Retreading Scam: How It Works To start with an educational aspect, tire is the preferred spelling in the United States and Canada, while tyre is chosen in most types of English outside North America. That being said, let's dive into the dangers of retreading, adding another deceptive practice to the … Retread Tires Read More »
Ноw thе sсаm wоrks: (with video below) Тhе mоst іdеаl rоutе fоr а shady mobile auto mесhаnіс tо trісk уоu іs to make уоu tо thіnk hе is thе bеst, mоst рlеаsаnt, and thе mоst sеnsіblе fеllоw оn thе рlаnеt. Ѕuреrіоr tо аnу оthеr wоrkmаn thаt mау fіх уоur аutо, whіlе numеrоus vеrsаtіlе mесhаnісs саn … Mobile Mechanics Read More »
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 »
Driver’s License Verification Scam: How It Works The Driver’s License Verification scam targets victims through a link in their email and asks them to verify their license for an annual verification. Depending on the country you live in, the scammer who contacts you pretends to be part of one of the following: AAA (American Automobile … Driver’s License Verification Scam Read More »
How the scam works: (with explanatory video below) Who doesn't hate to get a speeding ticket? It can cost you a lot of money every time. If there was a product that you simply spray on your license plate and when you take a picture of it, the plate will be a black spot, would … License Plate Spray Read More »
How The Engine Light Scam Works: The engine is the heartbeat of every car. It is also one of the most expensive parts to get replaced or repaired. Because it is such a vital part of every vehicle there are a lot of things that could potentially go wrong with it, this is why … Check Engine Light Scam Read More »
How the scam works: As you park to get gas, a station attendant offers to fill it up for you. As they have a full service, he will offer at no cost to wipe your windows or to check your engine oil level. As he does the oil level, he might notify you in a … Oil Fill at Gas Station Read More »
Donate Car To Charity Fraud: How It Works (with video below) Donate a car to charity but avoid crooks. They're back at it. This year, one of the biggest scams around is the Donate Car to Charity or Car Donation Tax Deduction scam. Let's take a look. Your old car is still running fine, … Donate Car to Charity Read More »
Car Accident Compensation Claim: How The Scam Works (with videos below) There are many types of insurance claims when it comes to car accidents or other types of personal injury. The number of crooks is continuously growing, while deceptive practices are being orchestrated from staged accidents to insurance money. A car accident compensation claim is … Car Accident Compensation Claim Scam Read More »
How the scam works: Scenario 1. If you work at a rental facility and have limousines on your lot, you might get a phone call or an email from a wedding planner requesting a limo for a wedding that takes place the following month. An agreed price is set after negotiations. The check finally arrives … Limousine Rental Read More »
How the scam works: (with video below) Millions of people drive toll roads everyday to work, to school or to other activities. The failure to pay a toll is the driving force behind this latest scam in the United States, which currently takes place in Georgia – GA 400 toll. However, it could be used … Highway Speeding Ticket Read More »
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