Facebook ‘dealership’ scams are the automotive equivalent of a free sausage sizzle with no barbecue — looks tempting, ends in tears.
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Stick to traceable payments, sight the car in daylight at the real premises, verify ABN on ASIC, and always do a PPSR check before handing over a cent.
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