10/12/2021
โ ๏ธDonโt Let Auto Scammers Sink You.โ ๏ธ
Instead of sending flooded vehicles to a scrapyard, dishonest dealers or other individuals will attempt to make a quick buck by selling their flooded vehicles by disguising them as if they were in perfectly good condition. Don't be fooled! Learn the red flags of flooded vehicle scammers.
If youโre approached by someone offering a great deal on a vehicle from a state that sustained flooding from Hurricane Ida, we advise consumers to be wary and never accept a deal on its face value alone.
To help consumers avoid scammers, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) offers a free, lookup service called VINCheck that allows consumers to check a vehicle for a โred flagโ such as theft, accident damage or being written off as a total loss through an insurance company.
To learn more, visit: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/news/2021/9/22/tennessee-consumers-should-learn-to-spot-the-signs-of-flooded-vehicle-scams.html