Scammer Caught Selling Tampered Car on Facebook—What You Need to Know to Avoid This Trap!

A Nevada man has been arrested after allegedly scamming a buyer on Facebook Marketplace, selling a vehicle with fraudulent mileage and title records, according to the Nevada DMV. This case is yet another reminder of why buyers must take personal responsibility when purchasing used vehicles from private sellers.

The suspect, whose identity has not been released, reportedly purchased a 2003 Honda Element with over 260,000 miles for $1,200 but failed to sign the title properly when taking ownership. In just three days, he managed to alter the odometer reading and falsely claimed the car had only 133,000 miles before flipping it for $4,500 on Facebook Marketplace.

Investigators say he “title jumped” the car—illegally skipping proper ownership registration—and forged the original seller’s signature when completing the sale. After running a smog test and VIN report, the fraud was exposed.

The suspect is now facing multiple felony charges, including odometer fraud, forgery, and unlawful sale of a vehicle. Authorities warn that car buyers should always verify vehicle details before purchasing, recommending that transactions take place at DMV VIN inspection stations to avoid being scammed.

As fraud cases like this rise, personal responsibility is key. Buyers must take due diligence seriously—because big government isn’t going to protect you from bad decisions. Would stricter marketplace verification policies help prevent fraud, or is this just another case of buyer beware?

Source: Fox 5 Vegas