Imaginary cars website

RED FLAG: FRAUDSTERS PRETEND TO WORK FOR A BIG USED CAR DEALERSHIP

- Adriaan Kruger

There are many crooks advertising goods at attractive prices on social media and online advertising platforms, trying to cheat people out of a few hundred or a few thousand rands. Then we have Jonathan, Kyle and Wendy, who pretend to work for a big used car dealership with its own website and 108 cars on offer.

The cars apparently on offer by 'Kysna Auto' are all in good condition, come with a roadworthy certificate and a guarantee, as well as free delivery countrywide. The cars are available at a fraction of the price other dealers would charge.

A shiny blue 2020 BMW 320i M with only 81 000km on the clock is available for R145 990. A 2017 Mini Cooper that has done less than 100 000km can be yours for just under R43 000. A 2017 VW Tiguan is on offer for under R25 000.

Jonathan - if that is his real name - explained that the cars are discounted because they have been repossessed by different banks and are available at the low prices before going on auction.