Be cautious of strikingly cheap used Audi offers from Germany, Austria, and switzerland. These may be fraudulent, even if the website and contact details appear legitimate. Audi has filed a criminal complaint.

Unfortunately, used car fraud is common, whether related to a car’s origin, service history, or mileage. Warnings typically come from consumer organizations, not automakers. Though, Audi recently issued an official warning to journalists.

“Fraudulent websites and fake catalogs are currently offering used Audi models at particularly low prices in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland,”

the warning states. These sites aim to trick people into paying for cars that don’t exist.

The fraudulent websites closely resemble genuine Audi AG sales channels. However, neither the cars nor the sales tools are real. Fraudsters use fake email addresses, phone numbers, and banking details.they may even use photos of real dealerships and employees without permission.

False email addresses often appear legitimate, such as info@audi-direct-kauf.de, info@audi-gebrauchtwagenplus.de, or contact@gebrauchtwagen-audi.de.

Audi reports that several individuals have already been victimized and have filed criminal complaints. Given that Germany and Switzerland are common destinations for Czech car buyers,it’s crucial to remember the basic rule: if a seller demands advance payment,it’s likely a scam. Never send money until you have the car keys in hand.

Source: Audi