The used car advertisements often appear on social media and online marketplace sites.
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They offer what appear to be nice vehicles for unbelievably low prices and that is one of the big red flags.
One ad for a car in North Carolina claimed the seller wanted to make a deal quickly because they are in the military and are being deployed.
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The seller made it appear the purchase was protected because they claimed to be part of a "buyer protection" program that came with a free trial period before the payment would be finalized.
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Another red flag is the type of payment requested. If a seller asks for payment via gift cards, it is likely a scam.
Those buying a car online, need to take extra precautions to ensure the sale is real.
Sites like eBay, Google, and Facebook all offer warnings and information about vehicle sales; the FBI has also issued a warning.