CARFAX Alerts Consumers to Growing Online Car Sales Scams [Accessibility Statement] Skip NavigationNational Consumer Protection Week: How to Spot and Avoid Online Car Sales ScamsCENTREVILLE, Va., March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Online car sales scams continue to ramp up as buyers and sellers make use of online marketplaces and social platforms. During National Consumer Protection Week, CARFAX urges consumers to stay alert and informed with tips to help identify red flags and avoid falling victim to fraudulent ...