Wisconsin, DMV and fraud scams

Rising online vehicle sale fraud prompts warning from Wisconsin DMV
Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning the public about an increase in online vehicle sale fraud. According to a press release from WisDOT, a trend in the number of scams by vehicle sellers posing as car dealers online is on the rise.
Online vehicle sale fraud; Wisconsin DMV warns consumers
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) noted on Monday, Feb. 24 a troubling trend in the number of scams by vehicle sellers posing as car dealers online. DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section tracks this activity, investigates consumer complaints and offers tips to customers.
DMV warns of rise in online vehicle sale fraud cases
If you are thinking of buying a car, be on the lookout. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning people about a recent rise in vehicle scams.
Wisconsin DMV warns of rising online car scams
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has issued a warning about a rise in scams involving fake online car dealerships. These scams, known as dealer cloning, are
Wisconsin DMV warns of new online car scam trend
Wisconsin DMV and WisDOT say they have received 15 reports of this particular scam so far. "So we've seen it range from 25,000 all the way up to over 190,000 that people have wired for vehicles. And so, it's a full payment of the vehicle that they think they're paying for," said Schifalacqua.
DOT, Better Business Bureau warn of car sale scams targeting Wisconsinites
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Better Business Bureau are warning consumers to take a closer look before buying a car online.
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WisDOT warns of online vehicle sale fraud
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is urging consumers to be careful when purchasing a car online after a reported increase of online vehicle sale fraud.
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