HOW DO I KNOW BUYER IS LEGITIMATE?

Asked by Victoria May 13, 2020 at 12:23 PM about the 2013 Tesla Model S 85 RWD

Question type: Car Selling & Trading In

I HAVE A PERSON IN ANOTHER STATE WHO SAYS HE WANTS TO BUY MY
CAR, SENDING ME A DEPOSIT TO HOLD IT.  HOW DO I KNOW IT IS
LEGIMITATE?

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Luis answered 3 years ago

As a general rule of thumb, trust your gut. Awkward language, phrases, and misspelling are all signs of scammers. Any inquiry about a car that refers to a PayPal, Amazon or eBay should be avoided and discarded immediately. Be cautious about offers to ship the car, especially internationally. Do not be fooled by third-party transactions that reference an "associate" or an "attorney." Overall, when in doubt it's best to play it safe!

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