MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The Better Business Bureau is cautioning South Dakotans to be extra careful with online car sales. Officials say if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is. The warning comes after Sioux Falls resident Mike Henriksen nearly fell victim to a scam while shopping for a used car on social media. Sellers claimed they were unloading vehicles cheaply due to divorces or moving, and all directed him to suspicious eBay links. Henriksen reached out to the South Dakota BBB, which confirmed the red flags and helped him avoid losing thousands of dollars. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
BBB Issues Warning After Online Car Scam Attempt in South Dakota
The Better Business Bureau is warning South Dakotans to be cautious when buying used cars online, especially on social media platforms. Officials say deals that seem too good to be true are likely scams.
