< 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.