How to report odometer fraud in Florida

FLORIDA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 450,000 cars are sold nationwide each year with false odometer readings costing consumers over a billion dollars a year.

In America, odometer fraud cost over $1 billion annually.

Here are a few things you can do in order to protect yourself from odometer fraud when buying a used car.

• Get an inspection
• Inspect the vehicle
• Research the seller
• Get a vehicle history report
• You can get reports from Carfax and the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System

If you do find yourself a victim of odometer fraud you can file a complaint with the Attorney General.

Click here for more information or to file a complaint in Florida.

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