Fraudulent Vehicle/Tire Purchases Attempted: The Need to Know Details
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
F & I/Aftermarket Products, Insurance, Automotive Technology Training & Compliance
A NHADA Diamond PARTNERDealer Management System, Computer Technology, Media/Advertising, Automotive Auction, F & I/Aftermarket Products, Automotive Technology Training & Compliance
A NHADA Platinum PARTNERComputer Technology, Automotive Shop Equipment, Environmental Services
A NHADA Platinum PARTNERF & I/Aftermarket Products, Automotive Technology Training & Compliance, Safety & Compliance
A NHADA Diamond PARTNER- Geographical Red Flag: The customer involved in this fraudulent activity was based out of Kansas City, which is significantly distant from New Hampshire where the transaction was attempted. This unusual geographical disparity served as the first red flag.
- Suspicious Credit Activity: It was observed that the customer had numerous recent credit pulls. During the process of purchasing the vehicle, a fraud check was initiated. When confronted with specific questions, the customer feigned phone connectivity issues and abruptly ended the call.
- Identity Theft: Further investigation revealed that the identity of James Hawkins had been compromised. The perpetrator was impersonating Mr. Hawkins and using his credit information to attempt the purchase of vehicles.
- Compromised Contact Information: The phone number associated with this fraudulent activity is 860-785-5976. We urge all members to be cautious if they encounter transactions involving this number.
Recent fraudulent activities weren't limited to vehicle sales. There was an incident involving a customer using the email williebuck12@gmail.com, who allegedly attempted to buy tires from a member using a credit card via email. The specifications of the tires in question are as follows:
- Brand: GOODYEAR, MICHELIN, CONTINENTAL
- Size: 275/50 R 20 and 245/50 R 20.
They had requested the cheapest tires of those specific makes, without any installation, mounting, or balancing.