bought a used car for $4gs. going to register and do a name transfer only to find out tags were stolen...almost arrested, grilled and held at dmv for some hrs. finally let me go, and wasn't able to do what i planned. advised to sign a release of liability and return car to seller, but how when i can't get hold of seller thru ph# given and known address, residents don't know whereabouts of seller. did i just get scammed and l.ose out $? what have i got to do w/stolen tags (pd. fraud w/c.c) why am i the one stressing on something someone else did? theres got to be a way to fight this, right??? can someone help me find a way to resolve this? there's got to be an answer, do you have it? please tell me what to do? i refuse to feel a loss on my end. not when i've invested all my $.
2007-04-30 17:17:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Did you at least get a bill of sale or a receipt for the 4K you paid? Can you prove you paid that much?
If the tags are stolen, how about the car itself? What do the cops say? Did you have them run the plate and VIN?
If you paid $$$ for stolen property, you really are [beep]ed, sorry to say. Not only will it be impounded for evidence and eventually returned to owner, you'll have to prove you were a part of the conspiracy.
If not, there's a CHANCE that you can file for abandoned title if the ex-owner really can't be found.
2007-04-30 23:17:31 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the tags are stolen, then the car itself is very likely stolen. Sounds like a car thief just fenced you his latest job.
You should report this to the police, and give them the info you have, plus a description. They might be able to find this person.
2007-05-01 00:30:18 · answer #2 · answered by spmdrumbass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋