The “Unsafe to Drive” Scam
A recent Nevada scam directed at seniors
involves con artists stopping drivers to tell them their car is
showing signs of trouble. When the driver stops, the swindler tells
them the car is smoking or exhibiting some other problem. The
swindler offers to take a look to see if they can help. Once the
fictional problem is identified, the scammer tells the driver he
works at a local dealership, and can perform the repair at a much
reduced price.
What can seniors do to protect themselves?
