Kent Car Scam Warning (Shepway Liberal Democrats)

Kent Car Scam Warning

February 15, 2008 11:48 AM

Kent Trading Standards are warning of a new scam targeting local residents selling cars. One consumer was recently cold called by telephone after advertising her car for sale in a popular car selling magazine. She was told that there were people who wanted to buy her car and if a payment of £99.50 was made there and then, the trader would put the buyers in touch with the seller.

The consumer paid the amount on her credit card, but unfortunately has not been contacted by anyone wishing to buy her car. As the amount paid was under £100 the consumer is unable to make a claim on her credit card and the trader is not responding to her request for a refund.

If any consumers are cold called by traders asking for payment to sell their car then please say no, and report any such incidents to Trading Standards via Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06.

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