How to spot & avoid Corvette scams! 

As a corporate security director, I applaud your advice on this. With one exception. I wouldn't recommend clicking on any links. Just to be safe ...

Lyle, you are the man for helping these buyers out. Cudos.

As always, you bring us Corvette owners very valuable and important information 👍

The scams are everywhere, my wife makes items in our house and sales them online. One day we found one of her items listed on another site. They had literally just taken a jpeg of one of her items and listed it for sale one their site

Great video I checked on a Honda motorcycle last year sob story how her husband died she was moving wanted to be paid in gift cards I reported her. Thanks for the video

Sometime in the future, please do one on VIN tags, engine casting numbers, and fake Numbers Matching cars !!!

Great information. Thank you! There is no shortage of Internet scams, nor a shortage of people who fall for them.

Great Detective work Lyle! In my 30 plus law enforcement career, and assigned as an Auto Theft Detective, I concur with your investigative talents. Of course we would go further with VIN verifications and so on, but you really covered the most important and easy to investigate on your own. Good job Detective!!

I think one of the biggest Corvette scams today is the absurd dealer markups on the C8 Z06 and ERay plus Chevrolet letting them get away with it.

You are spot on!! I agree with your point about desirable vehicles..... Corvette, sports cars, Harleys, etc....these scammers must think everyone is completely gullible 😂

You are correct, as the decades have rolled by, scammers have multiplied like rats! Fortunately, as a natural cynic, I was prepared for the Internet's bs

Outstanding video Lyle. I met you in Sarasota in May while in that area. You showed me around your shop and were great to talk too. Thanks for what you do for we Corvette owners. Gary from NC

Always informative and helpful advice. We all know the old saying...if it's too good to be true,then it doesn't exist.

Be very cautious, if someone tries to sell you, their 1983 Corvette.

Lyle, I live just south of Sarasota. Good to see a Florida guy on a podcast. I'm happy with my Lexus GS350 F Sport now but a Corvette may be in my future if I can find the right 75 y.o. who can't get in and out of it anymore. LOL

Not just cars - seeing a lot of parts scams - lots of pictures and tempting prices - bit me once for small amount but still makes me mad to think about - if we all work at shining bright lights on these scam artists- maybe we can make some headway - solid advice as always Lyle

Awsome advice as always! Bought my first Vett (c4) a year ago and went off all the advice from your videos. Beautiful car and I love it thank you for the videos they do help people.

Thx. And, yup, if it's too good to be true it is - I'm looking right now for a C4 - when speaking to 'them' I indicate I will fly in on the next flight to do business - it's amazing how many of them just hang up or try the 'we'll ship it to you' - Don't think so ... Vettes Rule!😉😎

Good info for the folks Lyle, I fear these scams will get more and more polished and attractive as A I progresses, it's scary just how good that is getting.

Seriously! I gotta bring my C7 down and visit you. You've given me so much useful info. I feel like i owe you a visit. 😊

Glad you're back

Great job Lyle! Your videos are always helpful and great!

Great information. Any more today, you have to be part detective to make sure you aren't getting scammed. On the other side of the fence, there are now dealers asking outrageous prices for Corvettes that don't warrant the high price. So much for the days of an honest sale done with a handshake....

Thank you😊

Great vIdeo with excellent warning info. It reminded me of an ad I saw several months ago for a '85 C4 with EFI and triple carbs! I guess they were for backup. With all the horrible weather on the east coast lately, you might want to remind viewers about buying flood-damaged vehicles.

Thx so much for that extremely important info. It's nice to know that there are folks like yourself with integrity & caring about others...Great Video!!

Thank you sir .

Great Job.

great video thanks

Thanks for the heads up! Good tips!

Thanks!

Thanks Lyle👍🏁

Great information. It’s funny how people easily fall in love with the photos that’s posted on these web sites instead of focusing on the important tell-tell signs that it’s a big scam.

Wise information!

Great advice!

Lyle, when I watch videos like this. I wish I lived in or near Sarasota. I’d be at your shop getting my now Classic Vette fixed. 😂

Thank you so much for the GOOD information.

Great info! Thank you

Great info. channel .Thank you

Thank you for another great video.

Thanks, good info. SB

Excellent advice! This is exactly how I vet (pardon the pun) these too-good-to-be-true type websites. And this doesn't just go for automobiles, it goes for websites purporting to sell all manner of collectible items, including firearms, militaria, antiques, coins and stamps, etc.

Great video! Very resourceful.

Very good advice!

Thanks Lyle 👊🏻👊🏻😎

Honestly and excellent video ..Congratulations..!!

Thanks, good info!

You are an AWESOME Guy Lyle and do us all a Great service!

Good advice.

As always a fantastic video by Lyle. Filled with good advice, great content and good humor to keep matters light yet serious. As always we thank you for the effort you put in your shop and this RU-vid channel. Keep up the awesome work 👍🏻

These scams are happening for EVERYTHING! I’ve seen ads for RVs, Camping Trailers, Guitars, Watches, you name it! Always triple check your information!

You get it. So smart using RU-vid. Congratulations. Keep thise videoes coming

Thanks Lyle, this is a good video for any classic car shopper.

Great info. You help a lot car public .Thank you nice to see someone being honest on you tube. Great show easy to understand.again Thank you

Good INFO...THX!

Lyle...How true this video is 😂.... This is Michael Stitt up in Ky. Have owned Corvette's since I was 20. Me and my buddy Steve who is nieve of this very subject 😢 have been on 4 of these wild goose chases.... only to find the complete opposite of what they told him over the phone.... when we arrived.... Anyone wanting a Corvette needs to go to Carlisle and actually talk to people at the car corral at the back of the fair ground. Over the years I have been snuckered too... tis part of the learning process. Once again Lyle Great info 👍 keep it up 🎉😂 ....

100 %. Thank you !

Love your videos❤

Pretty obvious examples thank you ! Glad I found a very real reputable dealer for my C3👍🇺🇸🚗

Great info.

💯 percent correct information, I'll send it to you 😀 your a great weath of corvette greatness ,I hope to go shopping soon. Thanks 😎

Another great video your someone we can trust and I appreciate that you tell us the truth and you only sell us stuff you believe in. I have asked your opinion on a few things the fact that your so willing to help us is amazing and appreciated. Thank you Lyle

Thank you

Thank God my father told and showed me how to avoid theses scams, years ago. Keep up the good work

Awesome!

Enjoy all your podcasts, thanks.😊

Hey C&SC! Nice info on these Internet Scammers and its so prevalent in all kinds of sales on these sites nowadays so unbelievable!🤔😉👍📹💯✔️👋👋👋

I'm glad you give us corvette owners valuable advice I'm from Northern Michigan Corvettes are far and few to be found I've learned a lot of valuable information from you keep up the great work

This is helpful advice for new and old car buyers.

Another informative video, and the struts are working great, thanks!!!!!

This is the first video I've watched on your channel - it popped up in my feed, and why not - I'm a car guy! This is great information & advice for those who may be a little less informed, or perhaps too excited about a potential purchase without considering the pitfalls. The delivery in this video was perfect, as well as being short & sweet. I will confirm, everything is a scam these days. I find myself always watching my own back, as well as others around me. The world has changed - you truly have to practice "zero trust" (a concept often used in the computer world) and go from there.

Thanks. I’m hoping to get a 1968 to 1972 vette and this information is useful

Thanks for looking out for your fellow man or woman we all need a corvette saver nosale 🙏🏾

Great info. I never heard of these scams or ever saw a vette listed way below its value. Who out there doesn't realize a rare car would never be sold at a crazy low price?

Scammer here, thanks for all the heads up…😂

Love your chanel I'm going turn all my friends and family on to it

Yep I know a fella who thought he bought a Viper paid for it in full and no car ever existed at the dealer and it was large MFR dealership.

And its not just corvettes. I came close to getting burned on a classic pick up truck.

You da MAN, Lyle!

Great video. It's like they say...If it's too good to be true, it probably is. Too good to be true that is. 🤔

Greetings from Detroit

Additionally, I keep seeing the listed/advertised price is good for buyers who take same day delivery, finance through the dealer, and pay the additional administration cost (usually $1000). II'm with you, Lyle. Lot's of sharks fishing for suckers. Good video, Thanks. Oh, one more thing. I see the used Vette prices finally coming down.

Good advice on how to spot scammers. If a deal sounds too good to be true, there's probably a scammer involved. They play on people's greed and (what's a nice word for stupidity?).

So that 2023 C8 with 200 miles on it driven by a Lil ol lady from Pasadena .....is not real !!???

This is great information!!! Never get lazy on the background of the car and the entity that is selling it!! Bought a 1963 split window and a 1967 air coupe in 1999 and still have them... Both similar colors, Silver Blue and Elkhart Blue... Buy and hold, but do your research and only deal with legit ppl!

saving corvette enthusiasts from themselves!

So many scams out there! Even for normal cars! It is always a similar scam trying to get you to send a deposit. Or worst, send the complete price to them!

There is another big one to talk about. I sold a 1972 about 15 years ago with 90k original miles I was the second owner. I miss it but family happened and it was sold. Well last year it was up for sale with 60k original miles, it was mine, I knew the car and they had it for 15 years it all matched up. I even had the window sticker and it matched the numbers, if this guy was honest I would have given him those items I still had. Anyway mileage is a lie and I see cars ads saying 20k 40k 60k original with worn out interiors and etc, etc. That is a big one in the market place that is in my opinion a scam. I don't even look at mileage anymore when I buy and old car, I look at condition and if its a good value, anyway thanks for listening, good videos.

Thank God someone out there is as intelligent as me when u have spent 30 plus years around cars it's not real hard realize the b s that goes on

I only buy cars that I can see in person its a bad idea to buy ANY car sight unseen

Thanks again for educational information, about corvett scamming

New subscriber great content

Scammers are out of control these days!

If it sounds to good to be true????? It probably is 👍👍

I have a stack of scammer checks for cars. I lead them on but they never follow thru all the way to pickup the car and 'refund'. Vette story - a fleeing felon in a van wrecked after being shot in the pursuit at 2am, kicked in a near-by garage man-door and there sat my buddy's 69 Stingray, key in slot. The felon rammed the Vette thru the garage door and fled a second time, backtracked until he rolled buddy's Vette on the outskirts of town. Buddy was awoke by police knocking on the door at 3am, not knowing anything had happened.

I️ think you are approaching this wrong. You need to share videos on these folks so we can scam them back. I️ LOVE giving it back to these types of people.

“Car was just serviced two days ago “

My desire to own a Corvette is way down on my bucket list. I just love listening to other greybeard boomers explaining how the world works. My cousin Dickey's music on the Outro is another pleasant Easter Egg!

I know what your saying. I did own a1967 Corvette Fastback for 30 years. I'm aware of the actual value, matching numbers are top price. Nice video for other people to know the real deal.

Exactly.. it’s worse in Facebook marketplace!