SELLER SAFETY

We are committed to helping sellers feel confident and secure when making a sale through Built for Backroads.

If you have any concerns about a suspicious email, message, or interaction with a buyer, please contact our Support Team immediately at support@builtforbackroads.com.

Common red flags

Scammers rely on manipulation, urgency, and unfamiliarity to take advantage of sellers. A legitimate buyer will never pressure you into a quick decision. Take your time, verify everything, and don’t let anyone rush you.

Here are some red flags to watch out for:

• Unusually eager and willing to buy sight-unseen with no questions or interest about current state or maintenance history of vehicle
• Unfamiliar with vehicle and uninterested (not an enthusiast)
• Requests for your personal information such as address, bank account information, driver’s license, or Social Security number
• Unusual payment methods or requests
• Anything that is ‘too good to be true’ such as immediately offering more than asking price
• Buyer out of the country and sometimes accompanied by fake IDs.
• Pressure to act quickly

Verified funds only

Personal checks can bounce days later (even after they initially clear), and bank checks can be counterfeit. Only accept funds that are first verified by your bank prior to releasing the title of your vehicle. Beware of any buyer who rushes you and requests the title without you confirming that the funds have cleared.

Payment typically takes place at the seller’s bank with a cashier’s check from the buyer’s bank. Once the check clears, the title is signed over or transferred to the new owner according to state laws. Your bank can serve as a good resource for information about the safest ways to receive funds.

Final tips

Trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is. Reach out to us at support@builtforbackroads.com. We’re here to help make sure your selling experience is smooth and safe.