Car-Scammers Hit South African Dealers

SAPS captain Collette Weilbach ssaid (August 2013) that five cases were being investigated by the Villieria, Pretoria Central and Sinoville police stations.
PREYING ON CAR-BUYERS
According to authorities, fraudsters pretend to be vehicle salesmen at dealerships then dupe would-be buyers into paying them cash in exchange for a discount.
Weilbach advised potential buyers to speak directly to dealerships to ensure the transaction was legal.