Cash For Clunkers Websites: Govt. Warns Consumers To Be Wary

WASHINGTON — The government is warning consumers to be wary of unofficial "cash for clunkers" Web sites that seek personal information or direct consumers to pre-register for the program.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says dealers and consumers do not need to pre-register for the program, which provides $3,500 to $4,500 to people who trade in gas-guzzling clunkers for a new vehicle.

Traffic safety spokesman Rae Tyson says the government has an official site for the program at . http://www.cars.gov

Tyson says some Web sites have offered pre-approval sections that request a consumer's Social Security number and other personal information.

The traffic safety administration has given information about these unofficial sites to the Justice Department's Internet Fraud division.

Comments

[k6007]

Loved that pontiac grill! Ahhh, those were the days..:)

[dubster]

I don't like that you can't buy certified pre-owned cars with this program that are fuel efficient.