I have seen a cheap car on Facebook Marketplace - is it a scam? | Ask Honest John

I have seen a cheap car on Facebook Marketplace - is it a scam?

I saw a Vauxhall Adam for sale on Facebook Marketplace it was a 2019 plate and price was £2700 Turns out I had to get in touch with a delivery company to get it delivered and when I asked them why the price was low yhey said they bought it from an auction. I asked if it had been in any accidents and they said it had been professionally examined and it was perfect. On top of the car price they said all I had to do do was pay the delivery cost which was about £126.00. What is your opinion please?

Asked on 29 September 2023 by STEFAN CRNEKOVIC

Answered by Craig Cheetham

There are a lot of upfront payment scams around at the moment and this sounds a lot like one of them - we would steer very clear of this car if you are being asked to contact the delivery company first. Unless you can actually see and view the car (or are buying from a well-known reputable source) then do not part with any cash. This car is well below half the average retail price for such a model and if it appears too good to be true, it normally is.

Tags: scams used cars facebook marketplace buyer beware

Similar questions

Is this car too good to be true - it feels like a scam?

I have seen a Porsche 911 advertised online which is considerably cheaper than most others particularly for the age. Although advertised as being for sale in England on contacting the seller within a very...

Does this sound like a scam?

I followed up a Gumtree ad for a Ford S-Max (2010 reg) with low mileage in Watford which sounded like a good deal. I heard nothing initially but then received an answer explaining that the car was no longer...

Do I respond to a request about my used car from Belgium?

I am advertising my car on a well known UK website and have received an enquiry from Belgium. I have been asked to email the vehicle VIN number. Is it safe to do so?