Motorists across the UK have been urged to watch out for fraudsters lurking on Facebook’s Marketplace trying to scam innocent drivers. People looking to buy a car on the social media platform could lose thousands if they fail to do their research before purchasing.
Facebook can be a great place for bargains, but there are some risks associated with it.
Scammers often target unaware drivers by offering deals that are too good to be true.
One prospective car owner from County Clare paid £5,179 for a car that was never delivered.
Fraudsters will often ask for a deposit before delivering the car.
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They will then take the money and disappear from the social media platform.
A spokesperson from Select Car Leasing said: “Professional scammers posing as private sellers pressure motorists to send a deposit, plus extra for vehicle delivery.
“They then take the money and run – so buyers are left without a car and their money.
“Scammers have also been known to use Facebook to sell stolen, written-off or financed cars, knowing that there is minimal legal protection once an owner has handed over their cash.”
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