🚗💸 Caught in a Car Scam Nightmare! 😱
Meet Sevak Maljian from Cardiff, a man who thought he’d scored the car of his dreams on Facebook Marketplace—a sleek Kia EV6. But instead, he’s been caught up in a nightmare, paying £236 a month for a car he doesn’t even own!
Sevak, excited to finally own the car he’d dreamed of, found a 2022 model listed for £17,000. After negotiating, he snagged it for £13,500 in cash. But dreams turned into disaster when he discovered the car was “cloned.” It had been stolen, and all the documents were forged.
🏢 Despite checking everything from the VIN number to the car’s history report, Sevak got the shock of his life at the local Kia dealership. The key was forged and the chassis number didn’t match, revealing the chilling truth—he’d bought a stolen car. 🚓
Now, with the car seized and police unable to pursue further investigation due to lack of leads, Sevak is left paying off a hefty loan with nothing to show for it. “I’m having to sell my current car to help pay off some of the loan… I didn’t need to have this hanging over my head,” he said, frustrated and overwhelmed.
💔 This ordeal has forced him to halt his long-awaited home renovation and rethink his finances. It’s a gut-wrenching reminder of how sophisticated car-cloning schemes have become.
The DVLA warns buyers to verify VIN details and the seller’s identity to avoid falling into similar traps. If you think you might be a victim of fraud, reach out to the police immediately.
🛑 Let Sevak’s story be a lesson: always be cautious when purchasing second-hand vehicles online. Double, triple check everything, and stay safe out there!