Fraud awareness

Whether you’re looking to replace your car or offload an extra one to take advantage of elevated used-car values, selling a vehicle privately can get you more money than trading it in to a dealer.

While internet fraud shouldn’t discourage you from selling your used car on your own, it’s important to exercise caution and educate yourself about scams.

Help protect yourself by learning more about how Cars.com operates and by taking the precautions outlined in our advice.

Hurricane Harvey already left a flood of water-damaged cars scammers 
 may try to unload on unsuspecting buyers, and Irma's on the way.