Scam
CAR RENTAL SCAM
Have you encountered an ad for a rental car that seems too cheap to be true? Be cautious when responding to such ads as it could be a car rental scam, which tricks you into paying a deposit or the rental fee beforehand. When payment is made, you find that neither the agency nor the car exists.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
- If the photo accompanying the ad is a generic one, the ad may not be a genuine one
- Be wary of a service advertised for much lower than the prevailing market price
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
- Only rent vehicles from reputable car rental companies – check with ACRA to confirm that the company exists
- Insist on documentation of the car rental details, especially of payment
- Ask to see the vehicle and its identification document to verify its ownership
Source: Scam Alert Singapore