SCAM!
I was recently contacted by a polite individual interested in the car I was selling. He seemed happy with the asking price and asked reasonable questions about the car’s condition, any recent repairs, and my location and availability.
However, things became suspicious when he insisted I obtain an inspection/history report specifically from theinspectview.com. (For context, this is a U.S.-based website, while I am in Ireland.) When I offered to provide him with the necessary details to get the report himself, he claimed he couldn’t due to “privacy policy restrictions” (which is not correct practice) and that only the title owner could retrieve it. He assured me that if everything checked out, he would reimburse me for the cost.
Sensing something was off, I instead provided a verified vehicle history report from a well-known and trusted Irish website (rated over 4.5 stars). Despite having the option to purchase his own report, he refused to accept mine. Instead, he responded with excuses, claiming he had been “ripped off” before and could only trust reports from theinspectview.com. He even added that his wife loved the car, which was why he was being extra cautious.
Shortly after, another person with a different name contacted me, making the same request but directing me to a different website for the report. Their writing style was nearly identical, raising further suspicion.
🚨 This is a clear scam targeting sellers by pressuring them into purchasing a potentially fake or unnecessary report from a specific website. Be cautious! A genuine buyer can obtain their own report from a reputable source rather than forcing the seller to use an unknown one.
⚠️ Stay safe and trust your instincts!
19 February 2025
Unprompted review