Our partners at TruStage™ warns of a new fake auto dealer scam, where fraudsters create convincing online dealerships with amazing deals to steal your personal information or money. If you are considering an online vehicle purchase, watch for these red flags to help you spot—and avoid—these scams:
- Prices that seem too good to be true
- Limited or poor-quality vehicle photos
- Mismatched details, typos, or other errors
- Refusal to let you see the vehicle in person before purchase
- High-pressure tactics like “another buyer is interested”
- Dealer won’t provide a physical address
- Suspicious websites: odd URLs, stock photos, missing pages, etc.
And remember, if you’re looking for a vehicle loan, Mid Oregon has great loan rates and an amazing team to help! https://www.midoregon.com/loans/autos.shtml
For more tips on protecting your personal information, visit Mid Oregon’s Security and Fraud Page: https://ow.ly/hjHm50V9XE1