Search reported scam auctions, dealers, shops, phone numbers, emails, and domains before buying cars, trucks, RVs, tractors, classic cars, or heavy equipment online.
Recent consumer warnings from manually reviewed reports, organized so buyers can compare seller details before paying.
Consumer warning for unautorecommendations.com, a reported auction-style website presenting high-value vehicle listings, winning bid prices, CarFax-style links, delivery claims, return/refund promises, and warranty-style trust cues.
Consumer warning for bigwinauctions.com, a reported auction-style website presenting premium vehicle listings, secure wire transfer language, delivery claims, inspection promises, and warranty-style trust cues.
Consumer warning for offstarbuying.com, a reported auction-style vehicle website connected to a $135,450 reported loss involving a Range Rover P530 SE, Porsche 911 Coupe, and Mercedes-AMG SL55.
Consumer warning for vehosimpledeals.com, a reported auction-style vehicle website connected to a $137,934 reported loss involving Infiniti, Lexus, Ford F-150, and BMW X6 M vehicle listings.
Consumer warning for sc-exports.com, a reported auction-style heavy equipment and vehicle website connected to a $138,640 reported loss involving Caterpillar, John Deere, Kenworth, and Jaguar listings.
Consumer warning for bidrila.com, a reported auction-style vehicle website connected to an $84,200 reported loss involving Toyota Tundra, Ford F-350, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Ford F-150 listings.
Online scams targeting buyers of high-value vehicles are costly. Scam Reported focuses on seller identities that buyers search before sending money.
Fake dealers advertising John Deere, Kubota, Mahindra, New Holland, and used tractors at suspiciously low prices.
Bogus listings of Mustangs, Camaros, Chevelles, Corvettes, and European classics, often copied from real auction photos.
Fake RV, fifth-wheel, travel trailer, and Class A motorhome listings demanding wire transfers or fake escrow payments.
Impersonated auction houses and fake bidding portals using copied inventory, urgent invoices, and payment pressure.
Whether it is a tractor, a 1969 Camaro, or a used Class A motorhome, the playbook is often copied photos, prices well below market, urgency tactics, wire-only payment, and silence after money is sent.
Paste the website URL, business name, phone number, or email before sending any money.
Each report includes the reported contact info, payment methods, buyer warning signs, and how victims lost their money.
If you were scammed by a site not listed here, file complaints with the FTC and IC3, then email us so we can review and publish a warning.