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Couple lost all their savings to a car scam on Facebook. Red flags to be aware of when buying through social media
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-27 20:00
A married couple in Florida says they lost all of their savings after an online car purchase gone wrong. The husband told WKMG News 6 he was looking to replace his 2002 Chevy Avalanche with a newer model (1). He found what appeared to be a great deal on Facebook Marketplace. Must Read “The guy called me back,” he told the broadcaster in a clip posted Dec. 29. “He’s telling me how nice the truck is. Pristine.” The seller sent him a Carfax report and a purchase agreement that appeared to be signed by th ...