VW warns of fraud: buyer fell for fake websites!

VW warns of fraud: buyer fell for fake websites!

Deutschland - Volkswagen is currently warning car buyers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland of a new fraud stitch in used car trading. Professionally organized fraudsters do deceptively real fake websites that offer non-existent vehicles for sale. Affected buyers often have to pay in advance, but do not receive a vehicle and thus lose their money. These fraudsters use fake email addresses, telephone numbers and bank details, which also makes it difficult to track down the perpetrators. The websites and catalogs are designed in such a way that they appear like official offers from Volkswagen, which means that many drivers become sacrificed.

People looking for VW models such as Golf or Polo often end up on these fraudulent sides. Audi and Mercedes have also reported similar fraud stitches that aim to damage buyers. The fraudsters communicate professionally with the potential customers, but the delivery of the vehicle is missing, which increases the frustration of buyers.

warnings for car buyers

In order to protect yourself from such attempts to fraud, there are some important warnings that should consider potential buyers. These include:

• Caution at unusually low prices.
• retailers should always offer a test drive.
• There should be no urgency for transfer or reservation fees.
• The URL, address and email address of the providers should be carefully checked.

rising risk of fraud

The risk of falling victim to other fraud stitches has increased in recent months. Quishing meshes are particularly perfidious, in which fraudulent QR codes are used. Users should definitely be careful, especially for suspicious prices and offers that seem too good.

The ADAC also sensitizes the risks when buying a car on the Internet and provides information about frequent fraud forms that can affect buyers and sellers. The "Safe car purchase on the Internet" initiative offers valuable help to avoid fraud. The advisory measures include not making any advance payments and only handing over money in personal contact when the vehicle is handed over and the papers. Buyers should always check the authenticity of offers and ask the vehicle history and any accident damage.

Overall, VW's current warning shows that both buyers and sellers should be on the Internet on the Internet. The fraud stitches can come from different directions and request careful examination of all information and contacts before making a purchase decision.

For more information about the fraud stitches and how to protect yourself, visit the pages of , ADAC .