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1. www.bbb.org › autofocus-0503-33044580Business Profile for AutoFocus - Better Business Bureau

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   BBB accredited since 8/6/2021. Used Car Dealers in Greensboro, NC. See BBB rating, reviews, complaints, get a quote & more.

   • Location: 5316 W Market St, Greensboro, 27409-2618, NC

   • Phone: (336) 852-5852

2. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-63047193Online scam exposed - the cars that don’t exist - BBC News

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   Sep 29, 2022 · Consumers buying second-hand cars online are being warned to beware of scams, after a rise in cases of fraud. It comes after a BBC investigation exposed a fake car dealership website called...

3. www.bbb.org › article › news-releasesBBB Study Update: Virtual vehicle vendor scams and related ...

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   Apr 4, 2024 · A look-back at reports to BBB since 2020 finds scammers still list non-existing vehicles of all kinds on real online marketplaces, but increasingly use fake websites, target high-end buyers of...

4. www.which.co.uk › news › articleScam alert: vehicle-buying scams on the rise - Which? News

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   Nov 22, 2023 · Spotting and avoiding car scams. Scammers are driven to con you out of money. They will pile on the pressure for you to 'buy', and will either ask for a deposit upfront or the full payment. Then they will make excuses as to why they can’t arrange a viewing or collection.

5. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2019Put the brakes on phony online car sales | Consumer Advice

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   Jun 17, 2019 · You find bad reviews online. Check out the seller by searching online for the person’s name, phone number and email address, plus words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” Sellers try to rush the sale. Resist the pressure. Scammers use high-pressure sales tactics to get you to buy without thinking things through.

6. www.bbb.org › article › scamsBBB Scam Alert: Watch out for scams when shopping for used ...

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   Jul 26, 2024 · Watch out for prices that are too good to be true. It’s probably a scam. Scammers know that used cars are in demand, and they will tempt shoppers with great deals. Contact the seller by phone ...

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   How do you know if a car is a scam?

   • Check out the seller by searching online for the person’s name, phone number and email address, plus words like “review,” “complaint” or “scam.” Sellers try to rush the sale. Resist the pressure. Scammers use high-pressure sales tactics to get you to buy without thinking things through. They can’t or won’t meet in person or let you inspect the car.

   Put the brakes on phony online car sales | Consumer Advice

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   Are online car sales a scam?

   • Online purchases, including car sales, are one of the scam types most likely to result in a loss of money, according to BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust research, further indicating the need for caution when searching for a vehicle online.

   BBB Study Update: Virtual vehicle vendor scams and related fraud

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   How does a car scam start in 2023?

   • The fraud starts when a consumer looks for a vehicle online. They may find too-good-to-be-true listings on real sites like eBay and Craigslist. While those sites remained popular in 2023, scammers increased use of social media sites like Instagram.

   BBB Study Update: Virtual vehicle vendor scams and related fraud

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   How do I report a car sales scam?

   • If you see a car sales scam, report it at BBB.org/ScamTracker and to the online marketplace where you found it. Subscribe to BBB Scam Alerts for weekly updates about new scams. Used cars are in demand, and scammers know it.

   BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for scams when shopping for used cars online

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   How do you deal with a car scam?

   • Resist the pressure. Scammers use high-pressure sales tactics to get you to buy without thinking things through. They can’t or won’t meet in person or let you inspect the car. Scammers might have an excuse, like a job transfer, military deployment, or divorce, for why you can’t see them or the car.

   Put the brakes on phony online car sales | Consumer Advice

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   Are used cars a scam?

   • Used cars continue to be in demand, and scammers know it. Con artists are taking advantage of shoppers who turn to online platforms in search of a reasonably priced used vehicle. Be wary of this latest twist and too-good-to-be-true prices. You are shopping for a used vehicle on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or another online platform.

   BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for scams when shopping for used cars online

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8. www.rac.co.uk › drive › car-reviewsFord Focus [MK4] [C519] (2018 - 2021) used car review

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   This MK4 Focus was updated with a mild hybrid version of the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol unit in 2020; then fully facelifted at the end of 2021. It's the pre-facelift 2018-2021-era models we look at here.