Answer a few questions about your deal. We screen it against 24 known private party vehicle scams and tell you exactly which patterns match, why they matter, and what to do instead.
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The scams that target buyers and sellers barely overlap.
Every pattern we screen for, what gives it away, and what to do instead.
Meeting at a bank or a tag office during business hours defeats the majority of the payment scams above outright — the money is verified before the keys move, and the title transfer can be done on the spot.
Where to meet and how to get paid →