Statewide, Iowa — Finding a reliable, affordable used car online can be a hassle, especially with pre-owned vehicles in such short supply, and Iowans are being warned that scammers are aiming to take their hard-earned money.
Lisa Schiller, at the Better Business Bureau, says the first warning sign is that the car is listed at a super-low price.
The crooks may try to get you to pay for the transportation with a money order or gift cards, and if you do that, the money is gone and so is the car.
Schiller says you should always insist on seeing the car in person and get it inspected before making any payments.
Schiller also reminds people to insist on all of the paperwork to ensure the sale is legit.
