Avoid Deceptive Emails

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Related: Prepare to Sell

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Report Suspicious Activity

If someone attempts to pull any of these scams on you:

• Cease all communications with the person. You do not have to give an explanation though you can simply say you are no longer interested.
• Promptly report any suspicious activity, e-mails, or Websites to cars.com using the Contact page.
• You may also file a report with the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
• If you feel you have been the victim of fraud, you should take any steps to cancel or reverse a transaction or stop payment and you should promptly report this activity to local law enforcement authorities.

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