Scammers use urgency: “Lots of interest, pay a $500 deposit to hold it.” Once they have your cash, they vanish. Legitimate sellers will let you inspect the car before you pay a cent. Always meet face‑to‑face, verify ownership and only pay after the contract is signed. If a seller pushes deposits, use our scripts to say no and walk away.
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