'The ID looks real,' driver warns after losing $35k on car from Facebook – you always need to meet sellers at tax office | BZ61Q7O | 2024-01-31 08:08:01
A lady shared her own story of theft, claiming that she misplaced hundreds after she and her husband fell prey to an internet rip-off when purchasing a us
VEHICLE consumers have been scammed after purchasing automobiles that have been almost definitely stolen on websites like Facebook.
A lady shared her own story of theft, claiming that she misplaced hundreds after she and her husband fell prey to an internet rip-off when purchasing a used vehicle.
Laura Martinez, a resident of San Antonio, Texas, shared that she purchased the car on-line and now's unable to use it.
"I don't need anyone in San Antonio to fall sufferer to this," stated Martinez to CBS affiliate KENS5.
"Particularly people who are saving their cash for their youngsters' schooling or saving their money for his or her home."
After making her buy, she discovered that the automotive title was cast.
"You possibly can't drive it, you possibly can't promote it," she stated.
"Because you then're chargeable for promoting a stolen automotive."
Scammers have been posting pretend advertisements on web sites like Facebook and Craigslist.
They then meet with the consumers in individual, providing pretend documentation to cinch the deal.
These paperwork embrace a cast car title and faux drivers license with matching info.
Some have gone so far as to vary the car's VIN number, making certain that if consumers search the number, they gained't know if the car was stolen or not.
"They will present you an ID that appears actual and a title that looks real. You want to beware," stated Tax Assessor Albert Uresti.
He revealed that he know of three instances the place individuals have been scammed, for sums of $10,000, $15,000 and $35,000.
Uresti urges consumers to satisfy consumers at an area tax office, which may also help verify the acquisition earlier than any cash is exchanged.
"In case you don't know this individual, deliver the seller with you," he stated.
"We'll be sure that every little thing is completed appropriately."
"If the vendor gained't include you to our office then there could also be a problem."
Tax assessors have been working with local police to be able to construct a case and catch the thieves.
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