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posted by cmn32480 on Tuesday May 09 2017, @12:46PM   Printer-friendly
from the buyer-beware dept.

Criminals are using eBay to sell stolen and cloned cars, a BBC investigation has revealed.

The vehicles were being sold in Greater Manchester via at least three accounts after having their details switched with legitimate cars.

Among the victims was a retired police officer who lost £17,000 buying a Mercedes from a seller in Rochdale.

He said he reported the incident to the police, but no action was taken. Police said the decision is being reviewed.

Former police officer Graham Murray lost his money after buying a Mercedes C-class in Rochdale two months ago, leaving him "devastated".

He said he reported the case to police and has questioned why the fraudulent eBay sellers have not yet been caught.

It's safer to buy used Yugos.


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  • (Score: 1, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 09 2017, @06:08PM (2 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 09 2017, @06:08PM (#507010)

    Seriously?

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 09 2017, @06:53PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday May 09 2017, @06:53PM (#507045)

    all you seek is but a click away. ohh, the details you'll find there.

  • (Score: 3, Informative) by etherscythe on Tuesday May 09 2017, @07:56PM

    by etherscythe (937) on Tuesday May 09 2017, @07:56PM (#507085) Journal

    FTA:

    Car cloning is often used as a method to sell stolen cars.

    The vehicle is given the identity of another, similar legitimate car, including licence plates, chassis numbers and accompanying documentation.

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