Pennsylvania Man Charged With Facebook Marketplace Vehicle Sales Scam
Watch out for warning signs when shopping for a car on Facebook.
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Manitoba Investigators Reveal the ‘Top 5’ Most Audacious Car Insurance Scams They Saw in 2025
If only these people had used their creativity for good.
Tennessee Woman Has Her Driveway ‘Stolen’ as Part of Bizarre Scam
Amazingly, this sort of thing has happened before.
Florida man busted for multi-state, $400K car dealership scam
The Floridian schemed dealerships in at least 18 car purchases.
‘Scumbag’ NC man poses as US Army general, scams Florida woman out of $60K, and spends it on a car
He stole Bitcoin, gift cards, and a one-time payment of $30,000 before blowing it on a car, lawn mower, and trailer.
Facebook seller recognizes ‘smoking car’ scammers, but not before they take a Jeep Wrangler for $10k less than asking
Now she can’t get in touch with the buyer, and the Jeep is long gone.
‘Devastating’ dealership scam robs Pennsylvania woman of $45K with CARFAX scheme
The would-be car buyer said the scammer 'played the role' and 'preyed' on them.
Miami Grand Prix F1 fans pay $60 to park just to get towed for illegal parking
Nearly 10 fans were charged $120 to get their cars back from impound. Now the city is diving deeper.
CARFAX ‘cloning’ scam costs PA woman $45k
The scammer also cost a different man $18k trying to buy the same car.
Tennessee gas station employee saves customer $6,200 after overhearing her call with a scammer
Her conversation over the phone's speaker prompted the employee to step in.
Scammers pose as tow companies to exploit LA fire victims, demanding hefty fees for vehicle returns
"Tow truck drivers" would offer a deal to move people's cars, then charged bloated fees to have them returned.
Florida man arrested twice, faces 21 charges for ‘washing’ 20 vehicle titles for resale
He was arrested in January for fraud, bonded out, and was arrested again a month later.
Georgia mechanic owes $76k for car scam involving recovering addicts
He'd sell used cars to recovering addicts to help get them back on their feet, and then never deliver them.
Fake Hertz employee in Ohio scammed a renter out of $632
A Google search directed her to who she thought was a Hertz employee - it cost her $630.
A repair shop quoted her $4,300, but a mobile mechanic solved the issue for just $45
A woman contacted a mobile mechanic for a second opinion after being told she needed a new engine. She didn't.
Alabama driver lost $25k in FB Marketplace scam, insurance denied coverage thanks to little-known clause
To make matters worse, the scammer rolled up to the scene in a car he stole just hours before.
Mechanic says ‘always get a second opinion’ after customer was quoted $3,000 for quick fix
A Hyundai owner avoids a $3,000 repair after a second shop fixes a lighting issue in seconds, without tools.
Denver drivers ticketed $87 for parking, even with proof of payment
Five drivers who parked in the same lot all received $87 penalty notices in the mail despite proof of initial payment.
Kansas dealership fined $400,000 for selling dozens of cars with blown airbags
The state pulls a dealership's license after an investigation found it knowingly sold cars with blown airbags.
YouTuber hides camera to test mechanic’s honor and was shocked by the results
A YouTuber known for exposing mechanic scams is stunned after testing a highly-rated mechanic's integrity with a rigged car.
