VIN fraud has long been a problem, and criminals keep refining the deception, fooling dealerships and even DMV officials for months at a time. Now a car YouTuber has been burned by such a scheme involving a Corvette, showing how convincing the fraud has become.
Sophisticated VIN swaps can deceive even careful, experienced buyers. The case is a cautionary tale about the importance of thorough verification, since a cloned identity can leave a purchaser stuck with a stolen or problematic car.
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