Проверил. Купил. Попал на 1.570.000р!!! // TOYOTA и ЭПТС - Схема #50

Summary

This video tells a cautionary tale about the risks involved in purchasing a used car without thorough verification. It narrates the story of a person who bought a Toyota WF from a reseller in Barnaul, Russia, thinking it was a straightforward deal. Despite seeming legalities, including a recently issued vehicle title, the buyer later discovers the car's registration and title were annulled due to fraudulent import documentation from Belarus. This case exemplifies the complexities of car purchasing, highlighting the importance of diligent checks and the potential for significant financial loss. The video also offers advice on avoiding such pitfalls, emphasizing the need for professional vehicle checks and legal precautions.

Takeaways

• 😟 A man lost 170,000 rubles buying a car with fake documents
• 😠 The car was originally sold for 760,000 rubles as 'problematic' due to paperwork issues
• 🤔 The scammers got fake Belarusian documents to obtain Russian registration
• 😒 The victim only found out the registration was canceled 6 months later
• 😳 The car was exported from Germany to Kyrgyzstan before entering Russia illegally
• 😡 The middleman who sold the car disappeared after getting paid
• 😩 Checking the car in Russia doesn't guarantee proper paperwork
• 🧐 The chain of ownership across countries is hard to verify quickly
• 🤨 Buying from an unnamed middleman makes legal recourse difficult
• 😣 There's no quick and foolproof way to check a car's full history

Q & A

What car model and year did the man buy?

The man bought a 2009 Toyota Alphard.

How much did the man pay for the car?

The man paid 170,000 rubles (around $2,500 USD) for the car.

What documents did the seller provide when selling the car?

The seller provided a vehicle passport (PTS) that was recently issued in March, and a copy of the customs clearance document.

What happened after 6 months of driving the car?

After 6 months, the man discovered that the PTS documents had been canceled and the car registration revoked.

Where was the car originally advertised for sale 2-3 weeks prior?

The car was advertised for sale in Vladivostok 2-3 weeks prior, for 760,000 rubles. The listing mentioned it had problematic documents.

How did the sellers likely obtain paperwork to sell the car?

The sellers likely used forged documents from Belarus to obtain Russian PTS paperwork and sold the car for 80,000 rubles more.

Why was cross-border vehicle tracking difficult in this case?

Cross-border tracking was difficult because Russia, Belarus and other nearby countries do not have integrated databases to track vehicle import and registration.

What precautions could the buyer have taken?

The buyer could have purchased the car directly from the owner instead of a middleman, insured correct paperwork, and had the car thoroughly inspected beforehand.

What options does the buyer have now?

The buyer's options are limited now that he owns a car with no valid paperwork. His only options are to try and legalize the car, export it, or lose the 170,000 rubles spent.

How can other buyers avoid similar situations in future?

Other buyers should purchase only from owners, ensure correct paperwork is filed, get cars inspected, and confirm documents are valid not just issued to avoid problems.