BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is warning consumers about a new scam involving a fraudulent website posing as a legitimate Boise car dealership.
The department said scammers have created a fake site impersonating EK Leasing LLC, a real car dealership based in Boise. EK Leasing LLC said it does not operate a website or sell vehicles online, and urged the public not to purchase vehicles under its name through the site.
The fraudulent website is www.ek-autosales.com, and a phone number linked to the scam is 208-314-3766, according to ITD. Officials warn that the scams may involve stolen or non-existent vehicles…