Auto Leasing Scams


In 2006, The Internet Crime Complaint Center obtained two hundred seven thousand four hundred ninety-two (207,492) complaints. The complaints that most Internet users file are scams, Internet auction frauds, non-delivered merchandise, or payments that are never made. That same year, Internet auction fraud was considered the highest offense, having about forty-four point nine percent (44.9%) of crime complaints.

Likewise, Auto leasing may be one way for scammers to use as bait. They could either offer deals that you may find more interesting and fitting for your lifestyle. Since leasing a vehicle may be somewhat costly thought it might be cheaper than a buying your own car, try not to grab on opportunities that are just too good to be true. Instead, take precaution before singing lease contracts to guarantee that you’re not left in the dark.

Most scam offers might not be giving you the full information about the terms and conditions entwined with the lease contracts that they offer. Most money factors are normally written as a four decimal digit. Some lease dealers might equalize a 0.004 as 4% when in reality it is something much more than that. To find the equivalent of 0.004, multiply it by 24 to have a rough estimate on the Interest rate of the loan. Calculate properly financial factors that are included in your contract. Try to fathom the concept they apply in their interest rate before signing. Dealers who are endorsing $0 for security deposit might still have something up his sleeves.

No matter how good the deal may sound, always take into consideration the charges applied for the termination. Many scammers try to use low termination fees as a way to lure possible lease contractors who are still uncertain about how stable their financial status is. Some dealers would only orient you with cheap termination fees to have you on board. Keep in mind that termination administrative penalty is different with the usual termination fee. Read closely the terms and conditions applied to the lease you are interested in prior to signing the deal.

Another scam activity that most dealers offer possible car lease clients is an extended warranty for something that they do not need or what something that their monthly payment is already accounted for. In signing a lease contract for automobiles, remember that whatever is written in print is all that you need. Carefully assess what they are charging you for both for the vehicle and the insurance.

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