ANKENY, Iowa – May 9, 2023 – The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Investigation & Identity Protection and the Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird are warning the public to be aware of a fraudulent vehicle sales scam.

A criminal entity, using the website https://pettymotors.com/, has been attempting to impersonate Petty Motors, Inc., a licensed and legitimate car dealership in Knoxville, Iowa.

If you have had dealings with a company you believe to be either Petty Motors or Petty Motors, Inc. please contact 641-891-8980 to verify the legitimacy of your interactions.

You should also contact the Iowa DOT’s Bureau of Investigation & Identity Protection at invbureau@iowadot.us or the Iowa Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Division at 515-281-5926 to confirm legitimacy or to report any interactions you believe are fraudulent.