Vehicle fraud and online shopping advice

For people in the UK, the favourite way to buy and sell vehicles by far is using the internet. This could be via one of the dedicated vehicle advertising platforms, online marketplaces, social media marketplaces or dealer websites. 

There have always been risks associated with buying or selling a pre-owned vehicle online, but right now fraudsters are exploiting situations like the cost-of-living crisis and limited availability of some models to attract their victims. These are in addition to the types of fraud and theft we’ve been witnessing for many years. 

If you are thinking of buying or selling a car this spring, then take a read of Get Safe Online’s latest advice on how to make sure you do so as safely as possible if doing so online.

Tips from a team of experts can be seen here: https://www.getsafeonline.org/vehiclefraud/