Scammers putting fake car ads online

The Australian, 3 April 2008

CAR buyers should watch out for recycled internet car advertisements designed to dupe consumers out of their money, the New South Wales Government warns.

NSW Fair Trading Minister Linda Burney said scammers are copying car advertisements and then lowering the price on their fake ads to draw buyers in.

"These con artists don't have the advertised vehicle in their possession, they are simply after your hard-earned cash and the actual owners of the vehicles are unaware of their advertisements being duplicated,'' Ms Burney said.

Police information shows makes advertised in the scams include Lexus, BMW, Honda Odyssey, Ford Focus, Ford Falcon, Toyota Landcruiser and Volkswagen Golf, all of which have been advertised for less than $10,000.

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