Crime & Safety
Counterfeiter Dupes Vehicle Seller in Sterling: Police
The victim sold a vehicle on Facebook, and then met the buyer who paid in phony cash, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
STERLING, VA — There was just one problem after a person used Facebook to sell a vehicle, met the buyer and was paid in cash, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
The money was counterfeit.
Around 8:30 Monday night, the victim met the suspect, who claimed to be from Maryland, in the 45000 block of Dulles Crossing Plaza. Vehicle and cash were exchanged.
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Only when the victim tried to deposit the money did he realize the bills were counterfeit.
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