PROTECT YOURSELF!!!

What are spoof emails?  
Spoof emails are imitation emails sent by spammers. These emails appear to be from a legit website and ask customers to disclose personal information that can lead to identity theft. Senders of spoof emails often:

• Include a legit company's logo.
• Use a fake email address that includes the company's name.
• Provide links inside the email to a fake website that appears to be legitimate.
• Request personal account information, such as account and routing numbers.
• Urge consumers to give them money through wire transfer.

These spoof emails urge our sellers and buyers to:

• Complete the sale or purchase of a vehicle listed on our site.
• Wire money for some type of fake deposit.
• Reveal financial account information to the sender.
• Pay money to claim a fake sweepstakes prize.

How can I spot a spoof email?
Use common sense. And keep in mind:

• If the email describes a deal that is too good to be true, it probably is a spoof.
• If an email that appears to come from CarLicious.com asks for a payment or financial account information, it's a scam.

What should I do if I receive a suspicious email?
If you receive a suspicious email that appears to come from CarLicious.com:

• Please report it to us.
• Forward any suspicious email message you receive to support@carlicious.com.

Advice for Buyers
The following tips can help you protect yourself against fraud

Inspect the car before you buy. Schedule an inspection with a professional mechanic. Mechanics can give valuable insight on items that might be of issue at that time or in the future.

Know a vehicle's true market value. Be suspicious if you see a vehicle that is priced significantly below market value as there is usually a suspicious reason for the low price.

Get a vehicle history report. A vehicle history report can provide useful and valuable information about the vehicle you are considering purchasing.

Verify contact information. Before you send payment, verify the seller's address and phone number. An email address is not enough. If the seller's address does not match the one on the title, be sure you know why.

Get a detailed receipt. Ask the seller for verification on whether the vehicle is being sold with a warranty or "as is." Know what's required in your state to transfer the car's title from seller to buyer.

Consider reliable escrow services.

Advice for Sellers
The following tips can help you protect yourself.

Confirm contact information. Before you hand over the title, verify the buyer's address and phone number. An email address is not enough.

Receive payment first. Do not transfer the title until you have secured payment (no personal checks) at the agreed upon purchase price. Do not fall into complicates procedures to secure payment such as wire transfers, etc.

Be careful of accepting personal checks. Before you deposit a check into your account, be sure to verify that the check is legit and that the account contains sufficient funds to cover the check. Do not transfer the title until the check clears the bank.

Consider reliable escrow services.