What is internet fraud and how to avoid?

Japan has been one of the major producers of automobile for ages. Large numbers of vehicles are manufactured and exported from Japan every year. In Japan, it is not easy to keep a car due to strict guidelines for the road and safety of people; hence many Japanese used cars find their way to other nations, where they are sold at practical rates. In some countries, sales of new cars are being cut heavily by used Japanese cars. The Japanese used car market is very vast and is increasing at a faster pace. Japanese vehicles dominate the automobile market as they are most reliable and convenient vehicles that are available at reasonable prices.

Payment security is the basic thing for a buyer, while importing a used vehicle. It serves as the base of developing trust and worthiness among importers internationally. The importer needs to be well aware and fully informed about the dealer before making any payment transaction in order to avoid frauds and scams. With the increase in the business of used vehicles among people, scams have increased to too. So, here are some points that importers or buyers should keep in mind to avoid getting scammed while buying a used vehicle online.

• If you want to buy from auto auctions than you should know how the auction works, your responsibility as a buyer and all other relevant information before bidding.
• Used vehicle importers should be more cautious regarding the exporter they are dealing with. Get as much as information regarding the dealer, especially regarding the physical address, phone number basically landline number. If possible get information regarding the dealer by checking address on Google search, call on the landline phone numbers and inquire, ask for police verification certificate and registration.
• Establish a contact with the dealer you’re dealing with. If the dealer does not agree on talking on phone, then it is something for you to wary. Make sure the conversation is telephonic, not email.
• Don’t get carried away by discounts availed by used vehicle exporters on used vehicles and their flashy websites. Try to avoid deals from dealers whose deals are too good to be true.
• Check the online escrow company’s website to detect any sloppy content or grammatical error. Many times the site’s information is the content copied from legitimate escrow company site.
• Always prefer buying vehicle from experienced and reputed exporters. In Japan there are many exporters who are in the business of used vehicle exportation from years. If you are buying a vehicle for the first time, order just one unit. Don’t order many units at the time.
• Check if the exporter is a member of any certified organizations like JUMVEA, JETRO etc. These information help buyers to judge the goodwill of the exporter.
• Payment must be made in Company´s bank account in Japan only. Avoid making payment in personal name or outside Japan bank account.
• Don’t give your personal or financial information to the supplier until you’re completely ensured about the legitimacy of the exporter.

Japan is the leading exporter of quality used cars all over the world with millions of used cars being exported yearly. Japan used exporters are genuine and honest, but still when it comes to money it’s good to have knowledge regarding the exporter one is dealing with before making any trade as little negligence can sometimes end up into nothing. Make sure you have all the relevant information, before you decide to purchase a vehicle.