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Each year, investigators recover as much as $1.5 million in stolen vehicles and parts purchased online.
“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” said Governor Cuomo. “Many of the protections afforded to consumers who buy from licensed dealers do not apply to private sales, making the Internet a target-rich environment for fraudsters. I advise all New Yorkers to know the facts and thoroughly research what you’re about to purchase in order to avoid becoming a victim of a scam.”
Click here to read precautions New Yorkers can take to protect themselves against scammers.
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