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Were You a Victim of Auto Fraud? Read Our Blogs to Find Out

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  • You Can Do Something When a Dealer Takes Your Car Back in a Yo-Yo Sale
    In a "yo-yo sale", a consumer is ordered by the dealer to return a car they thought they had purchased. Learn what you can do about this type of fraud here.
  • Legal Standards for Proving Auto Fraud
    Feeling cheated by a used car dealer is not an uncommon experience, but to prove that actual fraud occurred, you will need more than just a feeling.
  • When a Dealer Fails to Disclose Frame Damage on a Used Car
    If you purchased a car from a used car dealer that you later discovered had frame damage, you may be able to sue the dealership for fraud. Find out more here.
  • Were You the Victim of Fraud or Did You Just Get a Bad Deal?
    It’s not always easy to determine if you have been the victim of auto fraud. We give examples of five types of fraud and advice on how to avoid each one.
  • You Found the Car You Want, But the Dealer Is Acting Suspiciously
    Along with bait-and-switch tactics, unscrupulous dealers may commit fraud by falsifying your financing. Read about five additional types of fraud here.
  • Taking the Time to Research a Used Vehicle Will Prevent Problems Down the Road
    Used car dealers are not always honest about the repair history of the cars they sell. Protect yourself from a bad purchase with a vehicle history report.
  • Was the Odometer of Your Vehicle Tampered With? Here Are the Signs
    Knowing the accurate mileage of a vehicle when purchasing it is essential, and so is knowing the signs of an odometer that has been tampered with.
  • CarMax is Selling Unsafe Cars to Buyers
    CarMax has been selling unsafe, recalled cars.
  • Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be Part of a Scam
    Certified pre-owned scams are used to give consumers a false sense of security as to the condition of the vehicle. It is important to understand this scam.
  • Non-Disclosure and Affirmative Misrepresentation: Two Primary Categories of Auto Fraud
    Auto fraud can affect consumers in many different ways. There are two primary categories to look for: non-disclosures and affirmative misrepresentations.
  • How to Establish Whether a Dealer Knew of a Vehicle’s Prior Poor Condition Before Selling It to You
    Victims of auto fraud may need to investigate to determine a vehicle’s title history. This history provides valuable information as part of the auto fraud case.
  • Buying a Used Vehicle? Get Your Own Carfax Report—Don’t Rely on the Dealer
    Many auto dealers will provide consumers with a Carfax report of a used vehicle before purchase. Relying on the dealer’s report may be a mistake.
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