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Hidden trackers and fake documents: New car scam tactics revealed
GPS Tracker Scam: Be cautious when buying a used car or handing it over to a mechanic. Fraudsters are now resorting to new methods of fraud, such as reducing the odometer and stealing cars through GPS tracking.
As it is easy to buy and sell second-hand cars online, it is also risky. Scammers are very active on these online platforms. They attract you with low prices and your fear pushes you to a quick payment.
One of the scams is when the seller changes the odometer reading so that the car looks like it has run 30,000–40,000 km instead of 100,000 km and demands a higher price for the car. To avoid this scam, you should always check the service history of the car. If the odometer reading is low and the tires are worn out, then it is a scam.
Advertisements of shiny cars are shown online at very high prices. When you arrive to buy, they pretend that the car has been sold. But then you're forced to buy an expensive or defective car.
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This is the most dangerous game. Some cunning dealers or private sellers hide a secret tracker in the car before selling it. A few days after the sale, they easily steal your car using duplicate keys and location information.
Many cunning fraudsters sell stolen vehicles with the original documents. Sometimes, the RC records of vehicles damaged in accidents are used for other vehicles. Later, during police inspections or insurance checks, the original buyer is trapped.
Cars that have been involved in accidents or submerged in floods are reskinned and sold as new. The engines and wiring of such vehicles rust internally, which can break down after a few months, leading to significant expenses.
