Carsahoy is free, easy to use market where you can sell your vehicles with no charge and search for future vehicles to purchase. Unfortunately with free websites like these, scams will be common, but there are ways to spot and know what is a scam and what to do if you happen to come across one.

  Always use common sense and caution when dealing with any online market, especially one that deals with financial transactions.

• If possible, deal only with local buyers and sellers.
• Never send money to distant seller through carriers such as Western Union
• Never give out personal information such as checking account numbers, SSN, paypal info, etc.

  If you feel that you have been scammed, contact your local police stations via the non-emergency number. They should be able to offer options and advice on what to do.



Who to Notify about Frauds
   If you suspect a vehicle listing on Carsahoy is part of a scam, please email the information  immediatly to abuse@carsahoy.com. Be sure to include the URL of the listing in your email. You can also contact autorities if the listing is in fact a scam by going or calling one of the following in the list below.  

  
• FTC toll free hotline: 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357)   
• FTC online complaint form (www.ftc.gov)   
• Internet Fraud Complaint Center (www.ifccfbi.gov/)   

  

  Recognize a Scam   
    Most scams follow a trend, which when encountered should spark some caution. These trends include:

• The buyer or seller is long distance
• The offer includes a cashier's check, postal money order, Western Union, or escrow service (BidPay, Squaretrade, etc.)
• The opposite party refuses to meet face-to-face
• The deal is too good to be true

Types of Scams

• You recieve an email offering to buy your vehicle off Carsahoy
• A cahier's check is offered for your vehicle
• The value of the check is usually far greater then the item - the buyer then asks you wire the balance through a money transfer service
• Banks cash these fake checks and then hold you responsible when the check fails to clear
• These scams often involve an outside party as a shipping company

• Seller often claims that an MTCN or some comfirmation code is needed before he can withdraw the money. This is false, once you've sent the money, its gone.
• Deal usually seems too good to be true

• This is nearly always a scam. The cashier's check is fake.
• It is sometimes accompanied with an offer of merchandise
• Scammer often asks for personal information (name, address) to print on the fake check
• Deal usually seems too good to be true

• Most online escrow sites are frauds, operated by scammers with the sole purpose of stealing your money
• For more info, look search fake escrow or escrow fraud in a search engine
• If you have to do business with the other party, insist on using a legitamate option such as www.escrow.com