Fake Transfer Scam: Car Dealer Duped by Fraudster in Lagos
A car dealer in Lagos was shocked to discover that he had been conned by a fraudster who used a fake money transfer to buy a car on Monday morning. The suspect, who posed as a big boy, was arrested by the police after the dealer alerted them of the scam.
According to the dealer, the fraudster came to his shop around 10 am and expressed interest in buying a Toyota Camry worth N3.5 million. He claimed that he had transferred the money to the dealer’s account using his phone and showed him a confirmation message. The dealer, who did not verify the transaction, handed over the car keys and documents to the fraudster.
However, when the dealer checked his account balance later, he realized that he had not received any money from the fraudster. He immediately contacted the police and gave them the details of the car and the fraudster. The police traced the car to a nearby hotel where the fraudster was about to sell it to another unsuspecting buyer. Then, the police arrested the fraudster and recovered the car.
The police spokesperson, who confirmed the incident, warned car dealers and other business owners to be vigilant and verify any money transfer before releasing their goods or services. He also advised the public to report any suspicious transactions or activities to the police.
