OLX Cars: How To Detect Fraud - Car Talk -

Tips to detect fraud while buying or selling. For buyers, pay extra attention when: The product has a suspiciously low price. The seller asks for an advance payment or dispatch/courier fee. The seller gives a different location from the one provided in the ad. The seller cannot meet in a public place but insists on delivering the item. The seller requests for personal information (bank details, email address, debit/credit card number e.t.c or other information that could be misused). The ad appears too good to be true! For sellers, pay extra attention when: The buyer insists on paying via cheque, western union or moneygram. The buyer insists on receiving the item before paying for it. The buyer requests for personal information (bank details, email address, debit/credit card number e.t.c or other information that could be misused). The buyer is located in a foreign country.