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Online Car Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them
Online car rental scams often rely on cheap prices and fake photos. Learn the common tricks and how to protect yourself before you pay.
By Medan Rent Car Team
2 min read
Contents
The convenience of booking online is also exploited by dishonest people. Knowing the common scams helps you stay safe.
Common tricks
- Fake accounts copying the name and logo of a well-known rental company
- Very low prices to get a quick deposit transfer
- Vehicle photos from the internet that do not match reality
- Requests to transfer to a personal account for various reasons
- Time pressure, such as "offer ends today"
How to protect yourself
- Book through the official website or contacts listed on Google Maps.
- Check the WhatsApp number against the one on the official website.
- Pay through a payment gateway or an account in the company's name.
- Ask for a booking code and invoice for every payment.
- Never share OTP codes or card details with anyone.
If you have already been scammed
- Keep all chat and transfer records.
- Contact your bank immediately to report the transaction.
- Report the scam account to the platform and the authorities.
At Medan Rent Car
Online payments go through official payment gateways, and every booking has a code and a status page you can check at any time.
Ready to go?
Choose your dates and vehicle on the reservation page. Before booking, read how to choose a trustworthy car rental.
Frequently asked questions
How do I avoid online car rental scams?
Book through official contacts, pay through a payment gateway or company account, and ask for a booking code and invoice.
What should I do if I have been scammed by an online car rental?
Keep the evidence, contact your bank and report it to the platform and the authorities.
