< img src = "/uploads/blogs/8d/25/ib-FR948cvei_5666696.jpg" Alt = "Woman lost more < P >< Strong > During the purchase of a car, there is a high risk of encountering scams. Often, fraudsters attract buyers with a price, much lower than market. If the seller before inspection of the vehicle requires a deposit, explaining this by the presence of many others, it should cause suspicion.

< P > A 49-year-old resident of the Zbarazh community, who was a victim of fraudulent actions, approached the police. According to her, in one of the social network groups, she found an announcement of the sale of the car & laquo; Volkswagen Passat & raquo;. The seller assured that the car was in good condition and promised delivery immediately after receiving the prepayment. A detailed description of the car characteristics and the presence of photos convinced a woman that it is a favorable offer.

< p > In order not to lose the chance of purchase, the victim agreed to transfer the funds. The scammer demanded payment by several payments to various bank cards.

< p > The woman transferred more than 230,000 hryvnias, after which it is browned; Rsquo; a pitch with & laquo; seller & raquo; Suddenly broke. The car was never delivered, and the page where the ad was placed disappeared from the social network.

< P > Police investigators started criminal proceedings under Art. 190 (fraud) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Law enforcement officers are currently identifying the malefactor.

Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116