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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported a troubling increase in auto loan fraud complaints, with more than 60,000 cases filed in 2024—and that number is expected to rise in 2025. Whether car prices in New York are rising due to inflation, tariffs, or other economic factors, one thing remains constant: consumers must stay vigilant when…

The Lemon Law May Not Protect You If you’re shopping for a hybrid or electric vehicle (EV) in New York, there’s something you need to know: the state’s Lemon Law hasn’t kept up with the times—and it could cost you thousands. Most consumers believe the Lemon Law protects them if their used car breaks down…

So the family sedan that you’ve had for a number of miles is getting up there in years and you figured it’s time to get a new ride. After checking out the available options, you find a vehicle that you are interested in. You contact the dealership and find out the vehicle is still available…

Odometer fraud, also known as odometer rollback, involves tampering with a vehicle’s odometer to make it appear as though the vehicle has traveled fewer miles than it actually has. This deceptive practice can artificially inflate a vehicle’s value and mislead buyers about its condition and longevity. Prevalence of Odometer Fraud Economic Impact and Costs to…

A consumer drove away from the dealership and thought there was nothing left to do except wait for the arrival of his permanent registration and title. A few weeks later, somebody from the dealership called to say that the deal had fallen through and that he would need to come back to sign new paperwork.…

You saw the advertisement. You called the dealer to make sure the car was available. But when you went down to the dealership, they pulled a bait-and-switch. They told you the advertised vehicle wasn’t available anymore, the offer had expired, you didn’t qualify for the deal—or some other BS excuse. When a dealership advertises a…

A common auto fraud scheme that we see was dubbed “the Wizard of Oz warranty scam” when we first heard about it. This is a variety of a fraud and violation of the Truth in Lending Act where the dealer charges the consumer for a warranty that appears on the retail installment contract. However, the…