These days everyone is looking for a good deal, but the state warns some online auto deals are just too good to be true.

"We found out we have a few Internet predators that are out there setting up fictitious web sites encouraging people to try to purchase vehicles at a really good price," said Kelly Chesney, the Secretary of State's spokeswoman.

The secretary of State says these two web sites are fake:

www.star7auto.com

www.summit-autosales.com

But they look real because thieves are using the good name of two legitimate Michigan car dealers.

"They're setting themselves up like they are dealers that are hosted right here in Michigan that we all know," Chesney said, "but unfortunately these web sites are pretenders."

The sites offer thousands of dollars of savings on repossessed vehicles, but once victims send a check the cars are never delivered.

The dealers I talked to, said they would never ask you to wire money over the Internet. At Sundance they said they prefer some type of personal contact before they make the sale.

"I think if you're asked to do something like that when you're inquiring about a car without talking to anyone, that's pretty alarming right out of the gate," Joe Hanks, new car sales manager, at Sundance Chevrolet said.

Joe Hanks said to make sure the web site matches the dealer, a simple call or visit can can confirm it. But don't be afraid of the Internet, it can be used to your advantage.

"Carfax.com can tell you if that car was in a wreck or in a flood, auto trader or edmunds.com can tell you how much cars are worth," Hanks said. "So if you see something extremely low-priced, I'd definitely be alarmed by that."

Basically do your homework, Chesney said, so you know exactly who you're dealing with online.

*** If people believe they have been a victim of consumer fraud, they can file a complaint by contacting the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at (877) 765-8388 or www.michigan.gov/ag

***For problems related to auto dealers, repair facilities and mechanics, visit the Secretary of State's Office at www.Michigan.gov/sos or by calling (888) SOS-MICH