SCAM ALERT!!
Please note: Do not pay an upfront deposit to any car dealer listed in the TPI NSW Concessions booklet. Only pay for a new car when you take possession of the vehicle. Professional scammers especially target older people.
NCB National Car Brokers, which is listed in the TPI NSW Concessions booklet, appears to have recently been operating a scam. Our enquiries have revealed that several people who have paid deposits to purchase a car through this business have not received their car, and their deposit has not been refunded. NCB National Car Brokers, despite being registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), is also now not contactable by phone. TPI NSW have reported the situation to NSW Police, Scamwatch and other authorities.
NSW Police have advised that there are currently “hundreds” of car sale scams being operated by professional criminals. NSW Police further advise that the safest way to buy a car is directly from a dealership.
Please take care to avoid being targeted by scammers. Scamwatch has resources to help protect yourself and loved ones from scams: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/stay-protected/how-to-spot-and-avoid-scams