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06/16/2026
Fake Auto, Tractor, And RV Dealer Scam Growing Like Wildfire
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Fake dealer websites selling non-existent cars, tractors, and heavy equipment are popping up all over the internet, luring victims by the hundreds every month.
I wrote about this scheme last year which has now exploded to hundreds of sites.
The sites look professional. Many impersonate real dealers in small towns, complete with stolen photos, AI-generated staff portraits, and fabricated video testimonials.
Buyers find the listings on Facebook Marketplace or through Google searches. The sellers demand wire transfers or cryptocurrency, claiming the equipment will ship within days.
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