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Did you buy a "twin"? New scam with used cars is ravaging the European market
Thousands of drivers in Europe are losing money due to a scam with cloned cars. Find out how to recognize "twins" and save your savings
TL;DR
- A new scam involving cloned cars is affecting thousands in Europe.
- Criminals steal cars and give them the identity of legitimate vehicles using forged VINs and documents.
- Buyers often discover the fraud during technical inspections or police checks, leading to vehicle confiscation.
- Sophisticated falsification methods allow cloned cars to initially pass checks.
- Signs of a cloned car include a significantly lower price than market value.
- Verify VIN numbers match across all vehicle parts and papers.
- Check ownership history and accident reports.
- Avoid sellers pressuring for urgent payment without a clear contract.
- Report suspected cloned cars to authorities immediately.
- Prevention and caution are key to avoiding this type of fraud.