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We highlight Night Francemore than once, the scams that are rampant throughout France. And if we want to warn you, This is because they are very common and lead to victimization. The proof, today, with a report from the 8 p.m. newspaper of TF1which warns motorists.
If Europe's leading channel is tackling this scam, it is because it is emptying the accounts of its victims. The workings are of a formidable simplicity and the French are fooled without realizing that a trap is closing on them. However, your best weapon against a scam is just your knowledge. The more you know about her, the less likely you are to be fooled.
Motorists face a very effective scam
In its television news, TF1 goes to meet Maxence, one of the victims of the scam. He was thinking of buying a new car, an SUV worth 7,200 euros. It was while searching online, like thousands of motorists, that he came across this offer.
He then contacted the seller and went to the address in Noyelles-sous-Lens (Pas-de-Calais) to test the vehicle. On site, everything seems to be in order. Indeed, the car is in good condition, and the necessary documents available.
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He agrees to pay a deposit of 5,700 euros before collecting the car a few days later. This method is not unknown to motorists. For Maxence, it was then useless to suspect anything. But, ultimately, he loses all contact with the seller and does not put a foot in the car.
A growing scam
In Nord-Pas-de-Calais, 25 other people share a similar experience. Each time, the scenario is identical: attractive advertisements for vehicles in good condition, reassuring exchanges, then the scam. Motorists fall into the trap without ever suspecting that they are talking to scammers.
Among the victims is Florent Lemaire, a plumber from Santes (North) who needed a utility vehicle for his professional activity. After launching his business, he pays a deposit of 11,000 euros for a truck, essential for his activity.
To finance this purchase, the motorist borrows 7,000 euros and mobilizes 4,000 euros from his cash flow. But, just like Maxence, he loses this money without receiving the truck in exchange. A scam he didn't see coming.
A growing scourge for motorists
As we know, scammers study consumer habits to better trap them. It is not uncommon for them to attack motorists in this regard. So, often, the latter have a target on their back.
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Indeed, scammers have been observing the evolution of the second-hand sales market for years. Therefore, it was logical for them to to set up scams to trap motorists. And, as always, the scams are so simple that they are very effective.
Motorists must exercise the greatest vigilance, especially when making major purchases, to avoid falling for such scams. We know how unpleasant it is not to have confidence during a sale. But unfortunately it is essential today.
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