Sold my car and buyer is asking for a copy of insurance?

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I sold my car last month and the buyer is sending me messages asking for a copy of my insurance. She says she needs it because her insurance company is asking for it so they know when it was covered. 
My father thinks this is suspicious because they normally don't ask for this. The car had insurance and I already let them know I sold it so they took it off.
Is this something I should provide or are they trying to scam me?

Dash · Accepted Answer

They normally don't ask for this because the insurance companies already have access to that information though a database.   It sounds fishy.  You might call your insurance company and ask them if they every heard of this.

Obi Wan Knievel · Answer

Nope, that's not how it works.  The buyer of a vehicle has no legitimate reason to ask for a copy of your insurance policy.  Either ignore the requests or just say no.

William · Answer

DO NOT send or give them your insurance details. No insurance company will ask for this. Tell the buyer that you will not give them the details and if they continue to ask you will contact the police.
It could be that they are trying to use your insurance for themselves.

lucy · Answer

Just throwing in my 2 cents.

My guess is that the new buyer had an accident.  His new insurance is questioning either when the accident happened and when he bought insurance (like buying it after the accident).

Once he paid and you signed over the title, not responsible.

g · Answer

There is absolutely no legitimate reason why the buyer would need your insurance policy information.  Ignore them.

regerugged · Answer

Don't give it to them.  Your insurance is no one else's business.

Larry E · Answer

It none of the buyers business.

paul s · Answer

She doesn't it.  You have the money from the sale.  Just say no.

Melissa · Answer

scam.

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