What is the "fake vehicle escrow service" scam?

What is the "fake vehicle escrow service" scam?

James Bell (Publisher, Auto Reviewer) gives expert video advice on: What is the "wrecked used car as is" scam? and more...

The 'fake vehicle escrow service' is a scam where people will take images from a used-car site, represent that they have those vehicles for sale themselves and then sell a car to you sight unseen. You send off a check as a deposit or payment on the vehicle, expecting them to ship it to you but - oh my goodness! - the vehicle doesn't even exist. This is a terrible car scam, and avoid it at all costs.