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  Is this a scam? 17 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How do I verify legitimate dealers? Responded to advert from 'cars4salepublic', who purport to deal with repossessed vehicles. I received no reply from...
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  Scam emails regarding parking - please warn others 16 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have received a scam email demanding money for parking on private land claiming to be sent from @justice.gov.uk, with threats of further consequences...
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  How do I tell if an email is a scam? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just received an email about renewing my driving licence, which I am sure is a phishing attempt.
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  An insurer is showing the wrong vehicle against my registration plate - is this a scam? 18 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently been searching to insure my car. LV showed the wrong vehicle against my registration number and also the wrong year that it was first registered....
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  Veho Alliance - have you heard of them or is it a scam? 10 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently found the Veho Alliance/Veho Motors website, and I've been impressed with their stock and prices, such that I'm thinking it's simply too...
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  Is this website a scam? 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The http://usedcars-shop.com/vehicles website seems to have numerous bargains is it a scam? Although it requires you to pay for a vehicle unseen, it promises...
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  Is this a scam? 11 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Been offered a great private deal on a used Porsche currently in Murcia, Spain. Logistics to be handled by http://www.scjtranslog.com/ who claim to specialise...
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  I found a car I like online - how do I ensure it's not a scam? 11 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I sold my beloved Citroen DS in 2012. I was looking for another one and discovered my old one for sale on car-from-uk.com. I can't seem to make heads or...
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  Can you enlighten me on scams involving the post-sale cancellation of BACS payments? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read an answer in Sunday's paper referring to a scam involving post-sale cancellation of BACS transfer payments, and new rules for cheque payments. I've...
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  Is this finance organisation trying to scam me or helping to sell my Morris 1000? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just put my 1971 Morris 1000 Traveller on Autotrader to sell and I had a phone call from some finance organisation, saying that for an upfront charge...
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  Scam insurance claim 8 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A friend and her husband have just been followed home and told they had driven into the back of this persons car whilst in town and that they had 100s...
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  Is this a scam? 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  An employee of mine is wanting to buy a Qashquai advertised in Autotrader from Spain. It is a 2007 model, has 60,000 on the clock and the seller only...
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  Insurance Scam? 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I received a call on my home phone from an "international" number. The caller asked for me by name and said that she believed I had been involved in an...
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  Is this a scam? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm selling a car, listed it last night around 8pm on various websites. Just after midnight someone sent a text then followed up with the following message...
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  Retention fee 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a nearly new car from a franchised dealer about 18 months ago. This past week I have received a letter from Retaina regarding the ISR window etched...
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  Is this car too good to be true - it feels like a scam? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a Porsche 911 advertised online which is considerably cheaper than most others particularly for the age. Although advertised as being for sale...
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  I was charged by a French car hire company for a driving violation - is this a scam? 27 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I hired a car at Toulouse airport for 10 days in June. I'm unaware of any traffic violation during the hire, but late in July I received a letter from...
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  I keep getting calls about compensation for an old accident - is this a scam? 6 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Two years ago, another vehicle reversed into mine. I was parked but in the vehicle. Minor damage to both vehicles, no personal injury. My vehicle was repaired...
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  Online car purchase via Escrow scam 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently fell foul to an online scam offering me a very reasonably priced Ford Focus for sale via a financial intermediary. The car was being being stored...
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  Roadside scams in London - be warned... 9 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Due to our slow moving traffic in central London a variety of scams have been invented to part motorists from their money. Sad to say I fell prey...