Bolivia Scam Alert: Woman Robbed After Facebook Vehicle Purchase

Sucre Woman Robbed After Vehicle Purchase Scam in La Paz A concerning incident of fraud has come to light in La Paz, Bolivia, highlighting a new scam targeting vehicle buyers. Ariana, a resident of Sucre, recently traveled to La Paz to purchase a used vehicle after seeing it advertised on Facebook. After completing the purchase and transferring 100,000 Bolivianos via QR code, she was robbed of the vehicle, its documents, and keys. The alleged perpetrators claimed they had not received the money, and then assaulted her to take the documents. "They hit me and took everything," Ariana recounted, still visibly shaken from the experience. "I was with my seven-year-old son. It was terrifying." The police are investigating, and Unitel Bolivia urges caution when purchasing vehicles online, advising buyers to meet sellers in safe, public places and to verify payments through reliable channels. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of due diligence in online transactions. The case underscores the need for increased awareness and vigilance among online buyers in Bolivia.

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