This attempt has happened to me twice recently. When a Craigslist buyer asks you to buy a specific title check or vehicle history report, it is almost always a phishing scam. The buyer is usually a scammer trying to direct you to a fraudulent website to steal your credit card information or personal data.Avoid the scam by following these steps:How the Scam WorksSpecific Link: Buyers insist you use a specific, unfamiliar website they provide.Phishing: The site requires your credit card to "view" or "generate" the report.Data Theft: Once you enter your details, your card is compromised and the buyer disappears.Fake Reports: Scammers also sell fake reports on malicious domains.How to Protect YourselfNever Pay: Never spend money on a report requested by a potential buyer.Refuse Clicks: Never click links to vehicle history websites provided by strangers.Buyer Pays: Tell the buyer they must purchase and run the report themselves.