When buying or selling a car online - watch out for various scam techniques. You can read couple of articles online about latest scams from Scam Watch
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Don't rush into deals that seem too good to be true
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Be wary of purchasing a vehicle that you are unable to see
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Take time to verify the vehicle's details and location
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Avoid trading with people who want to make a sale outside of the auction process. If you do this, you lose any protections that the website operator offer to their users
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Avoid dealing with anyone who asks for payment via wire transfer
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Never send your personal, credit card or online account details through an email