ONLINE SCAM: Beware of Cheap Vehicle Offers
Millions Lost to Car Ads Scams.
Public to Be Cautious When Buying Vehicle Online, Online Vehicle Scams Are on The Rise
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How Scammers Work to Commit Fraud?
- The syndicate would advertise the sale of imported vehicle on social media.
- The price offers lower than the market rate.
- Buyer were told to transfer money to the syndicate’s account, various reasons will be given by them.
- However, after the payment was made, the victim would not receive the vehicle.
How to Avoid Online Car Ads Scams?
- Stop. Be cautious when purchasing vehicle online.
- Do not easily believe ads offering cheap vehicle.
- Check the latest used-car market price for the car/vehicle.
- Go to the company selling the vehicle.
- Inspect the vehicle.
- Deal and discuss with valid companies or agents.
- Keep all payment and conversation records with the seller.
- Ensure seller account is not a mule account, check mule account using Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (CCID)’s Semak Mule at:http://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule/. To check either the account is used by scammers.
Public just have to be careful. There are Buyers and Sellers but also Scammers!
