Test-Drive Theft Ends in $70K Hit for Car Flipper
A car flipper drove seven hours to Chicago to meet a buyer of a Corvette Z06; during a test drive the buyer stole the car, leaving the seller out about $70,000 since liability-only insurance doesn’t cover theft. The buyer reportedly has a history of similar scams. Industry guidance recommends verifying IDs, keeping the keys, meeting in public daylight, and requesting proof of insurance. The car remains missing and no leads yet.
