Palm Desert Man Warns of Car Scam Where Craigslist Buyers Faked Blown Engine

Palm Desert man warns of car scam where Craigslist buyers faked blown engine

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)  - It’s a scam where buyers distract you, slip oil into the hood of your car to make the engine look "blown," then pressure you to sell your car for a fraction of what it’s worth. Mark Haye, Palm Desert part-time resident, said 2 men tried it on him — but he caught on before they could cost him thousands. "I didn't fall for it," Haye said. "Came home and we Googled it and sure enough, found out that it was a legitimate…

Glenn Hilary: Donaghcloney car sales trader sent to Craigavon Crown Court over alleged £800,000 fraud linked to romance scam

A car sales trader from Donaghcloney is to stand trial accused of acquiring and transferring the proceed of criminal conduct.