Imephas Customs Clearing and Forwarding Logistics

📵 Scam Alert: Fake Rent-To-Buy Car Scheme Hits Zimbabwe

A well-orchestrated fraudulent scheme targeting individuals eager to own vehicles through a rent-to-buy program has been duping unsuspecting Zimbabweans for months.

How The Scam Works

- Fraudsters, believed to be in Beitbridge, Musina, or Harare, advertise attractive car deals on social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and informal networks.
- They promise zero-deposit car ownership, claiming buyers can start paying after 30 days through affordable monthly installments over 18 months.
- To secure the deal, they demand an administration fee and fuel cost ranging from US$250 to $300, sometimes up to $400 for larger vehicles.
- Once payment is made via mobile transfer or bank deposit, the scammers disappear—numbers become unreachable, and victims are left stranded.

Fake Car Dealerships & Trade Names

- Every Motors: Rent To Buy Cars
- Sbt Motors Zimbabwe
- Valiant Motors
- Quest Royal Motors Installments
- Other fraudulent names continue to emerge

Their ads appear professional but often contain grammatical errors and inconsistencies uncommon in legitimate businesses.

How They Target Victims

- Scammers use apps like Truecaller, LinkedIn, and Google to identify and contact potential victims.
- Some pose as overwhelmed dealers, claiming limited stock to create urgency.
- Others provide fake physical addresses that don’t exist when victims try to visit.

Victims Speak Out

- People have traveled long distances—even from Australia—to secure cars, only to realize they’ve been scammed.
- Beitbridge vendors report seeing many people wandering the streets searching for non-existent dealerships.

Legal Experts Warn The Public

- Beitbridge lawyer Jabulani Mzinyathi warns against these scams, confirming multiple victims have sought his help.
- “I personally tried tracing scammers to their listed addresses—none existed,” he revealed.

How To Protect Yourself

- Verify any dealership before making payments.
- Be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true—legitimate businesses don’t demand suspicious upfront fees.
- Insist on physically seeing the car and dealership before transacting.
- Report suspected fraud to the police and share this alert to protect others.

Spread The Word. Warn Your Friends And Family.
If you or someone you know has been targeted, report it immediately.

Don’t Be A Victim—Stay Vigilant And Protect Your Hard-Earned Money. Kindly engage traceable agents to avoid losses of your hard earned money.

Dear valued clients

We are thrilled to announce that we have been granted the 2026 Clearing Agents Bond Licence. This prestigious license is a testament to our commitment to providing top-notch import and export services.

We invite you to take advantage of our expertise and trust us with your import and export needs. Our team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for all our clients.

Please be cautious when engaging with other clearing agents, as there are many unlicensed operators in the market. Always verify the license of any agent you work with to avoid falling prey to scams and losing your hard-earned money.

We look forward to serving you and building a long-lasting relationship. Don't hesitate to reach out to us for any inquiries or assistance.

Best regards

Management

Happy 2026 to our esteemed clients!!

Happy New Month to All our Clients!!

Another day another yuhwiii🫡

Isuzu DMax 2019
bought in South African cleared by Imephas Investments to Zimbabwe

its a successful deal done✅✅ we thank you for the love and support you give to the brand!!!

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Zvaramba muna 2025 but we try again next year 😎. Do not hesitate to contact us for your car clearance needs, at the moment we are the best in town. Ziva hakuna chinonzi rent to buy, ku Beitbridge hakuna vanoita rent to buy, ukangonzwa angoti rent chete asati ati buy ziva wabirwa.. ku Beitbridge kune ma clearing agents what we offer is the service but mota inotengwa nemari yako. Christmas yasvika iyi hatidi kuzonzwa pane arohwa pano isu tiripo!! A happy Monday morning to you all!! Imephas Customs Clearing and Forwarding Logistics

Pamberi nekusimbisa musana. Mamuka sei vatengi, we are ready to assist you just get in touch and khonapo khonapo tokubatsirai

Process of buying a car at the Beitbridge, SA side border:

1. Make full payment for the car.
2. You will need an ID and proof of address for documentation.
3. Documents are processed within 3 to 6 hours, and the inspection certificate is issued within 24 hours.
4. After receiving the documents and inspection certificate, you will need to process the duty on the Zimbabwean side.
5. Duty depends on the car's make and model.
6. Duty for cars with an engine capacity of less than 1500cc is paid half in USD and half in ZIG.
7. Duty for cars with an engine capacity greater than 1500cc will be paid in USD.
8. All hybrid car duties are paid in ZIG.
9. Processing duty takes 1 to 2 days.
10. The total estimated time required to buy and pay duty is 3 to 5 days, depending on the border system.

🚨 Warning for Zimbabwe Car Buyers 🚨

Be cautious of rent-to-buy car scams on social media! 🚗 These scammers promise low deposits and affordable payments, but it's all a trap. They'll ask for money for "emergencies" and then disappear. 🤑

*Red flags:*

- No verifiable physical location
- Too-good-to-be-true deals
- Pressure to pay via mobile money
- No written contracts

*Protect yourself:*

- Verify sellers thoroughly
- Insist on physical meetings
- Don't send money without seeing the car
- Be wary of "emergencies" during delivery

Stay safe, and don't hesitate to report suspicious activity!

Looking to import a car contact us today and get more information on how to import your vehicle