Beware of scams when buying cars online

South Africans hunting for a bargain car deal online are increasingly finding themselves on the wrong side of a well-oiled scam involving criminals cloning the websites and advertisements of legitimate auctioneers and banks and tricking unsuspecting buyers.

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The South African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) has issued a firm warning to the public to use extreme caution when searching for second-hand cars.

When considering bidding for a vehicle, buyers should also look for any red flags and remember if the car seems too cheap or the deal too good to be true it probably is.