Car-Scammers Hit South African Dealers
10 years, 7 months ago - 21 August 2013, Wheels News
Police are investigating a scam by con-artists pretending to be second-hand car salesmen.
SAPS captain Collette Weilbach ssaid (August 2013) that five cases were being investigated by the Villieria, Pretoria Central and Sinoville police stations.
PREYING ON CAR-BUYERS
According to authorities, fraudsters pretend to be vehicle salesmen at dealerships then dupe would-be buyers into paying them cash in exchange for a discount.
Weilbach advised potential buyers to speak directly to dealerships to ensure the transaction was legal.
