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How to avoid scams when buying or selling a used car in the UK — payment scams, Facebook Marketplace, cloned cars, and finance fraud.

Buying a Car on Facebook Marketplace: How to Avoid Getting Scammed
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Buying a Car on Facebook Marketplace: How to Avoid Getting Scammed

Facebook Marketplace is the UK's biggest car classifieds and its biggest scam magnet. 8 tips to buy safely on FB Marketplace. Free guide.

⏱ 7 min
Car Payment Scams in the UK: How to Transfer Money Safely
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Car Payment Scams in the UK: How to Transfer Money Safely

The moment you transfer money is the most dangerous part of buying a car. Fake bank transfers, escrow fraud, overpayment scams. How to pay safely.

⏱ 7 min
Car Finance Scams in the UK: How Fraudsters Target Car Buyers
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Car Finance Scams in the UK: How Fraudsters Target Car Buyers

From fake finance brokers to identity theft. Car finance scams are rising in the UK. 8 scams to watch for and how to protect yourself.

⏱ 7 min
How to Spot a Cloned Car in the UK — 7 Red Flags
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How to Spot a Cloned Car in the UK — 7 Red Flags

A cloned car looks legitimate, has real paperwork, and is actually stolen. 7 red flags to spot a clone before you hand over money. Free UK guide.

⏱ 7 min
How to Stay Safe During a Car Viewing and Test Drive as a Buyer
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How to Stay Safe During a Car Viewing and Test Drive as a Buyer

You're going to a stranger's house to look at a car. 8 safety tips for viewings and test drives. Share location, daylight, bring someone.

⏱ 7 min
Used Car Scams in the UK: 8 Common Tricks and How to Avoid Them
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Used Car Scams in the UK: 8 Common Tricks and How to Avoid Them

UK car buyers lose an estimated £1 billion per year to scams. Learn the 8 most common used car scams and how to protect yourself. Free guide from SortedCars.

⏱ 7 min

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