- No clear VIN or rego visible. Hidden numbers hide hidden problems.
- Stock photos or blurry images. Always demand real photos in daylight.
- Price far below market value. Too cheap usually means too risky.
- Sellers who won’t meet or call. Face‑to‑face is non‑negotiable.
- Urgency or sob stories (“I’m moving overseas tomorrow”). Pressure tactics are classic scam signals.
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