Facebook car buyer scam – pushes paid report then disappears
I was contacted by someone on Facebook Marketplace about a car I had for sale. The conversation seemed normal at first – they asked questions and negotiated like a genuine buyer.
However, before proceeding, they insisted that I purchase a vehicle history report from this specific website. They refused to accept any other well-known providers (such as HPI or similar), which immediately raised concerns.
This appears to be a scam where the goal is not to buy the car, but to get the seller to pay for an overpriced report. Once the report is purchased, the “buyer” disappears.
Be very careful if anyone asks you to use this site specifically. A legitimate buyer would either accept standard reports or run their own checks.







