He loses 52,000 euros buying an imaginary car!

A fake car dealership scammed several customers for a total loss amounting to more than 100,000 euros.

A few months ago, a resident of Nîmes thought about offering himself the car of his dreams. He paid 52 000 euros to make his dream come true, but what was supposed to be a moment of happiness turned into nightmare because of a scam.

Buying a car turns into a nightmare

According to Actu.freverything seemed to be going very well for this Nîmes man. However, doubts began to arise. After making a transfer of 52,000 euros to a dealership in Gard, he did not never received your new vehicle. After several attempts to get answers, the victim finally decided to file a complaint against the manager of the automobile brand.

Following this, the Gard national police investigated this matter. They finally discovered a fraud much larger than initially imagined. Initially, the police discovered that the dealership in question had not no legal existence. Besides, this Nîmes man is not the only one to have been scammed. Three other people were fooled by the fake dealership. The total damage is now estimated at more than 100,000 euros.

On November 21, 2024, the manager of the fake brand was summoned and placed in custody. police custody. Then he was brought before the courts.

A worrying phenomenon in Gard

Unfortunately, this type of scam seems to be becoming more widespread. At the beginning of November, a similar case occurred in Alès. The scam was reversed in this case, however. A seller wanted to sell his car Volkswagen on an online classifieds site. His buyer tried to deceive him by using schemes to obtain the car without paying. Fortunately, the scam was foiled in time thanks to the vigilance of the police and the German manufacturer.

In order to avoid falling for such scams, it is important to take precautions. When purchasing a vehicle from a company, it is important to verify its legal existence. It is quite simple to check official records or online reviews before making any transaction. In terms of payments, it is strongly recommended to use traceable payment methods. Making bank transfers to suspicious accounts is also not recommended.

Finally, be wary of offers that are too good. If the price or conditions may seem too advantageous, this may hide a scam. Ultimately, the story of this Nîmes man reminds us that even transactions that appear legitimate can hide dangerous traps. From now on, the manager of the fraudulent dealership will have to answer for his actions in court.