5 Oct 2026, Mon
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With few consequences hitting car thieves for years, some have grown more aggressive and turned to carjacking. A growing way these violent offenders find victims is through online marketplace listings, and one such carjacking led to a chase and a fatal crash.

Using online listings to lure victims makes private transactions dangerously risky. The deadly outcome is a chilling reminder to meet in safe, public places and stay alert when arranging to buy or sell a vehicle.

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