Buying a car online can be convenient - but it can also put you at risk. Police departments across parts of Pennsylvania are seeing an uptick of cases in which criminals are using channels like Facebook Marketplace to sell stolen vehicles, often with counterfeit titles or falsified paperwork. At least one investigator reported that of the vehicles recovered, almost none of them exhibit signs of tampering or damage. Be cautious and help protect yourself:
And always remember - if something doesn't seem right, trust your instincts. Stay alert, stay safe, and don’t let a quick deal turn into a costly mistake.
