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Verified for CBS Greensboro that fake vehicle-history-report sites were harvesting shoppers’ credit-card numbers.

-- CBS WFMY, 2016

Helped ABC Miami warn consumers about a fresh Craigslist car-buying scam we uncovered.

-- ABC WPLG, 2016

Cited on the easily avoidable new-car buying mistakes, in How Not to Buy a Car.

-- The Wall Street Journal, 2010

Jeff Ostroff interviewed for Worst Dealer Scams, on the tricks dealers still pull.

-- MSN Autos, 2009

Commentary on why off-lease values were crushing Detroit’s lease payments.

-- Bloomberg, 2008

Advice on dodging scams when you buy on the web, for 4 Keys to Buying a Car Online.

-- Bankrate, 2008

Interviewed on internet fraud from eBay to Autotrader, for Car Scammers Target Web Buyers.

-- CNN.com, 2006

Interviewed for The #1 Sales Scam, warning car buyers about dealer tricks in the print edition.

-- Reader’s Digest, 2004

Supplied the extended-warranty buying tips for Kiplinger’s coverage.

-- Kiplinger, 2003