HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE

Sellers who advertise internationally are being urged to be particularly vigilant. Unless you’re very clued up on Euro notes, insist on the buyer converting the money to pounds themselves, or bank the funds first and wait for them to clear before handing over the bike. More preferable still would be an electronic transfer, although these too can sometimes be subject to fraud. If the vehicle is particularly valuable, you could consider the use of a specialist escrow firm who deal with international vehicle sales. This third party will hold the assets until everyone is satisfied. If in doubt, walk away or make sure you take every precaution possible.