Be aware of fake vehicle adverts online, here's what to look out for

[mylesillidge]

Beware fake car deals in South Africa — tricks to watch out for

South African banks are warning customers of getting caught by fake vehicle advertisements online, where criminals promote vehicles at vastly discounted prices.

According to reports, fake vehicle adverts are sophisticated and include images that match the vehicle description and include contact details of the “seller”.

 

[Lupus]

Old saying, if it's too good to be true, it's probably not.

 

[Mekon]

This has been going on for years.
You can't view the vehicle is the first excuse.
Pay a deposit and I'll keep it for you. Is the next step.
Once they got that deposit they try get shipping charges because they will send the vehicle to you.
I don't know how people fall for this. But ya all types in the world.

 

[Wysjoumuis]

"According to reports, fake vehicle adverts are sophisticated and include images that match the vehicle description and include contact details of the “seller”.

Doesn't really sound that sophisticated

 

[SWB]

Their advertorial isn't very effective if their site registration is broken.

 

[Deandbn]

Use Std bank escrow service.. Seller cannot obtain money until car is delivered to you in proper condition.

 

[Lupus]

"According to reports, fake vehicle adverts are sophisticated and include images that match the vehicle description and include contact details of the “seller”.

Doesn't really sound that sophisticated

Super sophisticated, I mean have you dealt with other South Africans

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Use Std bank escrow service.. Seller cannot obtain money until car is delivered to you in proper condition.

not a bad idea especially when you dealing with dodgy types.

 

[pinball wizard]

"According to reports, fake vehicle adverts are sophisticated and include images that match the vehicle description and include contact details of the “seller”.

Doesn't really sound that sophisticated

When your target market can get a matric certificate with 30% for maths, that is high level sophistication.