‘Resteal’ car scam is increasing

Criminals sell a cloned used car, steal it back and repeat

Phil Swift

Phil Swift

There has been an increase in the used car scam known as ‘the resteal’, particularly in the North of England. The con sees an unsuspecting consumer purchasing a cloned vehicle, only to have it stolen within days by the very people who sold it to them. The criminals then move on to their next victim and repeat the dishonest trick using the same car, with the identity changed yet again.  

The scam is being highlighted by Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA). Philip Swift,...

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