Don't think VIN is a scam, have done it numerous times here in the USA,=20 though I would still use a little caution. The VIN does pinpoint exactly=20 what the vehicle is, exactly which engine, transmission, trim and lots=20 of other things. But if the vehicle illegal in your possession I might=20 be a more cautious with today where nothing is private. Illegal could be=20 stolen, used in crime, or even imported against the regulations I would=20 suppose. After all the vehicle's VIN is in the windshield where everyone=20 can see it unless covered up maybe cause it's been changed. Note that in=20 vintage vehicle, it's been known to happen while restoring those fancy=20 special rivets might get lost. Then at a traffic stop, the officer is=20 rightfully suspicious of a stole car whose identity has been stolen. On 5/10/13 11:36 AM, Peter wrote: > Carl Denk windstream.net> writes: > ... >> 2: Enter Vin number, and click appropriate links, should take you to a > ... > > Is the VIN number request not somehow illegal or possibly a fraud trap? I > always thought so. I understand from reading some sites that a valid VIN = is > all one needs to put onto a VIN-less (I will not go into the reasons) car= , > to make it street legal at least until a sale occurs? Sort of like identi= ty > theft? > > Just curious, I'm not in usa, > > -- Peter > > --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .