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Maryland woman paid $2,800 for used car dealer to find her a car, then he vanishes — others say they also fell for scam

A Rosedale, MD, woman is hoping a company she paid thousands to for a used car will follow through with their promise. According to WMAR-2, earlier this year, Debra Godsey paid Vehicle Veterans $2,800 ...

He wired $77,300 for a Lexus that never existed, and a real dealer got the blame

Scammers are cloning dealerships with AI tools, leaving buyers and legitimate retailers caught in the same trap ...

AI Is Making Fake Car Dealerships Look Real—and It’s Costing Buyers Thousands

We are all too familiar with fake websites and social media pages that pose as celebrities or established businesses. Now ...
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As used car scams rise across Illinois, here’s what car buyers should look for

CREVE COEUR (25News Now) -- The new year brings new scams, and Illinois Secretary of State Alexis Giannoulias is warning Illinoisans about what they may encounter while shopping for used vehicles. In ...
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This Is How Car Dealers Rip You Off

These are the car dealership rip-offs, fees, products, and services to avoid when buying a car. Car dealer scams are still happening in 2026. There are many fake fees, market adjustment fees, scams, ...