Sheriff warns of 'oil-in-the-engine' car-buying scam rising — 2 California men arrested. Here's how it works (and the big red flag to watch for)

A new kind of scam uses a bit of engine oil and a lot of deception.
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Palm Desert man warns of car scam where Craigslist buyers faked blown engine

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - It’s a scam where buyers distract you, slip oil into the hood of your car to make the engine look "blown," then pressure you to sell your car for a fraction of what it’s ...
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A Viral Video Exposed the Dangers Lurking Inside Bottles of Fake Motor Oil

Here’s what you’ll learn reading this story. Retailers in Malaysia are selling customers fake motor oil that merely appears to be the real thing. Motor oil is crucial for your engine’s longevity and ...
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Sheriff warns of ‘oil-in-the-engine’ car-buying scam rising — 2 California men arrested. Here’s how it works (and the big red flag to watch for)

Selling your car online could leave you open to a new kind of scam, one that uses a bit of engine oil and a lot of deception to drive down your car’s value. Selling a car online can already feel like ...