Consumer Alert: Don’t Fall for the “Car Wrap” Advertising Scam
January 26, 2017
Penske recently became aware of an online scam circulating via social media, emails and online groups. The scam targets consumers and claims Penske will pay consumers to advertise its business on their personal automobiles using a "car wrap." Penske is in no way connected to this offer. Rather, it is an online scam that uses stolen Penske images and a very realistic-looking online form to solicit information from consumers.
<p><strong>How to Help Protect Yourself</strong></p><p>Penske wants consumers to know about this <a href="https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/how-spot-car-wrap-scam">“car wrap” scam</a> and how they can protect themselves.</p><p>The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides consumers with free tips and information on how to avoid being scammed online and what to do if you feel you have been scammed, including how to file a complaint with the FTC. You may view those tips and information via the FTC’s website.</p><p>Be sure to read the FTC's <a href="https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/how-spot-car-wrap-scam"><strong>"How to spot a car wrap scam"</strong></a> blog post.</p><p><strong>Scammed? Report It.</strong></p><p>If you have been scammed online, you may report the crime through the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) <a href="https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx">Internet Crime Complaint Center’s website</a> and to your local law enforcement office.</p> <p><em>By "Move Ahead" Staff</em></p></div>
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Penske Truck Rental wants consumers to know it has seen a rising number of websites claiming to offer discounts on its truck rental services or offering false discount codes. These discounts are not legitimate.
<p>Penske continues to pursue these sites requesting its name be removed as they arise. All Penske Truck Rental’s legitimate truck rental discounts for consumers are listed exclusively on: <a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/">http://www.pensketruckrental.com/</a>.</p><p>Penske offers the following consumer moving truck rental discounts:</p><ul class="ee-ul"> <li><a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/aaa/">AAA Member Discounts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/military/">Military & Veteran Discounts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.pensketruckrental.com/discounts/college/">College Student Discounts</a></li></ul><p>Penske urges consumers to be cautious when shopping online. If the discount you are seeing is not on the Penske Truck Rental website the discount offer is not legitimate. Consumers can always contact the company at 1-800-GO-PENSKE or via Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/penskecares">@PenskeCares</a> if they have a question about a discount offer they are seeing.</p><p></p><div class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8XVKTK1571657533" id="18181"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet twitter-custom-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="240804499390881793"><div style="margin:1em 0">Penske Truck Rental warning: beware scam moving sites offering false discounts: http://t.co/0WuT9Uoc</div> — Penske Truck Rental (@Penske Truck Rental)<a href="https://twitter.com/PenskeMoving/statuses/240804499390881793">1346247241.0</a></blockquote></div><p></p><p align="right"><em>By “Move Ahead” Staff</em></p></div>
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