Fraudsters in the car trade: Eilenburger has to pay for fake TÜV stamps!

Fraudsters in the car trade: Eilenburger has to pay for fake TÜV stamps!

Eilenburg, Deutschland - The used car trade not only harbors opportunities, but also some cases, as the latest trial at the Eilenburg District Court showed impressively. Here Marco G. (65) from Schkopau was on trial for fraud in the car trade. According to LVZ it was not the first time that G. got into conflict with the law - he was convicted of similar offenses eight years ago.

The current accusations concern, among other things, the sale of two smarts to a 23-year-old buyer from Brandenburg in April 2022. When trying to allow the vehicle, the TÜV stamp was falsified and the repair costs far exceeded the original purchase. A buyer who acquired a BMW for 500 euros also experienced a nasty surprise: the car had serious defects, a defective cylinder head gasket that was not previously disclosed.

judgment and consequences

Both damaged buyers made their right to use and showed G., which finally led to his legal process. The verdict was clear: Marco G. was sentenced to a fine of 120 daily rates of 20 euros each and must transfer the deposit of 500 euros to the state treasury for the BMW. He was also imposed on the back of the smart. A third case with another smart was not pursued. The judgment is final.

But this case also raises questions about security when buying cars on the Internet. According to ADAC there are numerous fraud stitches that buy buyers. Especially with temptingly low prices you should be suspicious.

general tips for fraud

The "Safe car purchase on the Internet" (ISAK) Initiative, in which ADAC, police and mobile.de work together, recommends various measures to secure yourself. This includes not making any advance payments and always agreeing a personal meeting at the registration office when buying. According to Mobile.de It is important not to be put under pressure and thoroughly checking all vehicle documents. Document counterfeits are unfortunately everyday life in used car trading.

Another point to consider: Communication is the be -all and o. Fraudsters often try to shift the conversations of trustworthy channels to unsafe platforms. Experts advise to always exchange information about the platform on which the purchase takes place and not send any personal data about social networks or uncertain emails. Cash transfer services should also be avoided, as these are often used by fraudsters to steal money.