Refreshed Tesla Model S/X Plaid Cars Now Come With Fake Brake Calipers
22 Feb 2023, 11:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As the internet is looking for the missing cameras in the HW4 Teslas, people found out that Plaid vehicles now also come with fake Performance brakes
Tesla's "Performance Brakes" on the Model Y Performance Are Just a Red Caliper Cover
12 Jan 2023, 10:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has quietly downgraded Model Y Performance rear brakes, which are now just regular brakes with fancy red caliper covers to look bigger
19-Year-Old Scammer Tried to Trick People Into Paying Bogus Parking Fines
28 Dec 2022, 21:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / If you have recently received a parking citation in California, it would be wise to take a second look at it before using the QR code to pay it immediately
Pittsburgh Residents Warned of Devious Gas Price Relief Scam, Because Humans Can Be Awful
9 Jun 2022, 18:24 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / in one instance, a Pittsburgh woman was contacted with promises of $500 Speedway gas station gift cards for the too good to be the true price of $1.95
What to Do When You Find Cash Under the Windshield Wipers?
28 Apr 2022, 13:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Police advise people who found cash under the windshield wiper of their cars to not approach the vehicle and just call 911 and report suspicious activity
FTC Takes Extended Warranty Company to Court for Robocalls That Led to a Scam
16 Feb 2022, 15:31 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A company that was selling extended car warranties over the phone using robocalls will have to defend itself in court against the FTC. They made over $6 million
Elon Musk Isn’t Doing Bitcoin Giveaways, Warns Woman Who Lost House Savings
15 May 2021, 05:32 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A teacher from England saw the announcement of a Bitcoin giveaway on a fake BBC News website, sent over savings for a house amounting to $12,700
Don’t Even Think About Buying a Driving License from Facebook
1 Mar 2020, 12:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / UK authorities warn that the number of online scams aimed at motorists has increased revealing that malicious actors turn to social media for such tactics
No, Tyler Perry Isn’t Giving Away Cars on Facebook
12 Jul 2018, 09:26 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Director warns fans of new scams making the rounds, based on his latest generous gift to actress Tiffany Hadish, whom he bought a Tesla Model X
Scammers in the UK Sold "Cloned" Cars With Forged Papers of Similar Models
8 May 2017, 16:55 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A journalistic investigation has revealed three cases of "cloned" cars in the UK. The scammers sold stolen vehicles with forged papers to unsuspecting clients
Bystanders Turn To Car Thieves In Worst Example Of An Anti-Samaritan
26 Jan 2017, 15:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / What's the worst thing that can happen when people try to mug you? Well, you could get killed. If you don't get harmed, other things may happen
World's Worst Actress Struggles To Get Her Big Break, Tries Scamming Drivers
1 Jan 2017, 17:03 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Pedestrians often try to scam drivers in China to claim compensation, which is why dash cams are popular there. Here's the lousiest actress/stuntwoman ever
Bugatti Chiron Pops Up For Sale With EUR 4 Million Price Tag, It Could Be A Scam
26 Dec 2016, 16:00 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Germany's most popular second-hand car sales web page has an ad with a Chiron that is brand new. The seller did not bother to post any pictures, but wants €4 M
Group of Staged Crash Scammers Gets Prison Terms After Causing Over 300 Crashes
20 Dec 2016, 17:04 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A group of scammers that included a company boss was caught and convicted after staging over 300 accidents. They were specialized in insurance fraud
How to Buy a Used Car Online If You Live In The USA In Six Steps
12 Dec 2016, 17:22 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Buying a used vehicle is a gamble. You risk getting a lemon, and might lose money on a vehicle that nobody should buy. Here's how to avoid this situation
China's Uber "Ghost Drivers" Are Scaring the Customers Away for a Profit
25 Sep 2016, 16:40 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Chinese Uber drivers have found a very weird way of making some money without doing any work, and it's freaking their clients out
Kentucky Attorney General Warns VW And Audi Owners Over Buyback Scam
20 Sep 2016, 11:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Attorney General Andy Beshear of Kentucky warned state residents of an ongoing scam targeting owners of Diesel models from Audi and Volkswagen.
Philadelphia Tow Truck Company Accused of Creating Tow Trap
25 Aug 2016, 12:46 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A company in South Philadelphia is accused of allegedly planning a "tow trap" for some citizens. It implied lowering a "No Parking" sign to get people to park
Guide To Spotting Fake Service Books For Used Cars
2 Jun 2016, 16:06 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mileage clocking is not a new crime, but it is still going strong. Some scammers even make fake service books. Here's a guide to spotting them
Pickup Driver PITs Himself, Dances Around the Highway for 13 Seconds Afterward
20 May 2016, 13:55 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Pickup driver in Russia wishes the PIT maneuver would come with more obvious instructions, just like the claymores say "front towards enemy"