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.
Speeding Ticket Scam: How It Works (with video below) Beware of a new scam going around these days that may hit your email boxes soon. The scam seems to come back every spring, with a new twist. If you get one of these messages, feel free to add the names used by the scammers … Speeding Ticket Scam Read More »
Car Accident Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale: How the Scams Work Many types of insurance claims have been reported lately in Fort Lauderdale – and the rest of Florida, for that matter – most of them referring in 2019 to accidents or personal injury. However, the number of scammers is continuously growing, while deceptive practices … Car Accident Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale Read More »
Speeding Ticket Scam: How It Works You may be targeted these days by a new scam posing as a speeding ticket email. What's incredibly surprising is that the message contains actual information of the traffic route, along with your personal details! The scam provides correct information regarding time, speed, and location. How is this possible? … New Speeding Ticket Scam Shows Your Actual Car, Real Time, And Exact Location, Only Speeding Read More »
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 »
How the scam works: (with video below) There is a new scary scam going around nowadays that might sераrаtе уоu frоm уоur саsh. Criminals hаvе bееn іmаgіnаtіvе аt sсаmmіng уоu аt thе gаs рumр, this time with a new twist. Рrеsеntlу thеу аrе trісkіng уоu іntо tорріng оff fоr аnоthеr реrsоn – themselves! Тhіs trісk … Gas Pump Hose Switch Scam Read More »
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 »
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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 »
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