Safety Tips

Your safety is our top priority at AutoDash876.com. Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself from potential scams. Here’s how to stay safe and have a smooth experience:

General Safety Guidelines

Always meet in person — Preferably in a public place like a police station, bank or shopping plaza.
Deal locally — Don’t send money to someone you haven’t met or who is located overseas.
Trust your instincts — If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Verify contact info — Real sellers and buyers will have Jamaican contact numbers. Be cautious with international numbers.

Never Do the Following

Never share verification codes — Auto Dash will never ask you to send SMS codes or login credentials.
Avoid using remittance services like Western Union, MoneyGram, etc — These are high-risk methods often used by scammers.
Never give out financial information — That includes bank details, credit/debit card numbers, or PayPal info.
Don’t accept or send partial payments — Insist on full payment upon meeting and verifying the vehicle.
Don’t buy sight-unseen — If someone won’t let you view the vehicle in person, walk away.
Never send deposit/down-payment without seeing the vehicle and verifying that the seller is legitimate.

Red Flags to Watch Out For

The price is way below market value.
The seller or buyer claims to be “overseas”, “on a ship”, or “relocating”.
They avoid phone calls, preferring text or email only.
You’re asked to pay upfront for something not yet seen or received.
They make emotional appeals like “It’s for my family member abroad.”

Common Scam Tactics
Scammers might contact you pretending to be interested in your car and then:

Ask you to share a verification code sent to your phone.
Say they’ve sent a payment via PayPal and need your personal details to complete it.
Insist that you pay a small fee first so they can “release” a larger payment or item to you.
Use fake stories to gain trust, such as:
- “I can’t speak right now, I’m on a ship.”
- “It’s a gift for someone abroad.”
- “I’ve already shipped the item, just send your part of the payment.”

Final Words of Advice
Auto Dash is here to make the car buying and selling process easier and safer — but we do not verify each individual ad. While we work hard to filter out suspicious content, some fake listings may slip through. We encourage everyone to do their own research and due diligence. Protect yourself and always approach each transaction with care.If you see something suspicious or feel unsure, contact us immediately so we can investigate.

Stay smart. Stay safe.
— The Auto Dash Team