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Finance Scams

How Do I Know If a Car Dealer Scammed Me?

December 16, 2025 by Chuck Panzarella

You left the dealership excited about your new car. But a few days later, something doesn’t feel right. Your monthly payment is higher than what the salesperson quoted, or you found fees in the contract that were never mentioned. Maybe the car isn’t performing like they promised it would. Now you’re wondering: did the dealer […]

Filed Under: Auto Fraud, Bait and Switch, Blog, Falsifying Signatures, Finance Scams, Flood Damage, Frame Damage, General Fraud, Mechanical Defects, Yo-Yo Financing

Can a Dealership Add Fees to the Final Price of Your Car?

May 5, 2026 by Chuck Panzarella

You negotiated a price you were happy with, spent hours at the dealership, and finally sat down to sign. Then the finance manager slides over the final contract — and the number is thousands higher than what you agreed to. New fees have appeared with official-sounding names, and the salesperson is telling you they’re standard, […]

Filed Under: Auto Fraud, Blog, Finance Scams

Can a Car Dealer Change the Contract After Signing?

May 12, 2026 by Chuck Panzarella

You’ve spent weeks researching the perfect car, test driving different models, and negotiating the best deal. Finally, you sit down with the finance manager, review the terms one last time, and sign on the dotted line. And then, weeks later, you realize the contract in front of you doesn’t match what you remember agreeing to. […]

Filed Under: Auto Fraud, Blog, Finance Scams

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