Vehicle history report scam
Find out how to stay vigilant and identify vehicle report scams, VAC reports or MMH reports.
Scammers try to trick people into giving away personal information by asking for a vehicle history report, a VAC report, or an MMH report.
How the vehicle history report scam works
- A scammer contacts a seller through their vehicle listing.
- The scammer pretends to be a very interested buyer, ready to pay full price —but only if the seller gets a specific vehicle history report first.
- The scammer sends a link to buy a specific vehicle history report (sometimes called a "VAC report" or "MMH report").
- The fake website asks the seller for their credit card number and other personal information to get the report.
- The website is fake, and the scammer now has the seller's payment information and other personal details.
Warning signs of the vehicle history report scam
- The buyer only wants a specific report from a link they provide; they won't accept other types of vehicle history reports.
- The website has a weird web address (URL) or bad spelling and grammar.
Stay safe from the vehicle history report scam
- Only use trustworthy services to get vehicle history reports, like Motorweb.
- Learn more about phishing emails and messages.
If you find a listing that looks like a scam, report it through Community Watch.
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