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Action Fraud: Online Vehicle Sales Alert

    By Compton Parish Council Compton Parish Council

    Monday, 10 June 2019

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    Compton Parish Council Contributor

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    Find out more about this community in:

    Online Vehicle Sales Alert - The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau


    What you need to know

    Fraudsters have been advertising vehicles and machinery for sale on various online selling platforms, this includes vehicles and machinery used by the agricultural industry.

    The victims, after communicating via email with the fraudster, will receive a bogus email which appears to be sent by a trustworthy third party, often PayPal or Escrow.

    The emails are designed to persuade victims to pay upfront via bank transfer rather than through a protected payment method via the website. The victim pays the deposit before visiting the seller to collect the goods, believing there is a ‘cooling off’ period to reclaim the payment if they change their mind.

    This gives victims the false sense of security that their money is being looked after by this trustworthy third party, when in fact, it is not and the money has gone straight to the fraudster.

    It is vital that the public exercise caution when receiving emails or messages of this nature.

    What you need to do

    • Never transfer money for a vehicle you haven’t seen in person.
    • Avoid paying for the vehicle by bank transfer as it offers you little protection if you become a victim of fraud. Instead, use a credit card or payment services such as PayPal.
    • If you’re purchasing from a company or person you don’t know and trust, carry out some research first, or ask friends and family for advice before completing a purchase.

    Contact Information

    Compton Parish Council

    Find Compton Parish Council

    Wilkins Centre, Burrell Road, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6NP

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    Additional Information

    The Wilkins Centre is situated down the driveway to the left of the Village Hall.

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