Mark’s excitement about finding a for a steal on Facebook Marketplace quickly turned into a nightmare. The seller, who claimed the car was a inheritance from his late mother, convinced Mark to trade in his own truck plus extra cash. Trusting the man, Mark didn’t push for the paperwork when the seller claimed he had "misplaced" it and would bring it later.
Stories like Mark's are increasingly common as "title washing" rings use fake IDs and forged documents to resell stolen vehicles to unsuspecting buyers—even through dealerships. buying a stolen car
: Never accept a "lost title" or "will bring it later" excuse. A V5C or logbook is not proof of ownership. Mark’s excitement about finding a for a steal