Fraudsters began to deceive elderly car owners using the Dolina scheme

Violators convince pensioners to sell their car at a reduced price, and then assure that they will be able to return the car under the “Dolina scheme.” Auto expert Ksenia Timofeeva told Za Rulem magazine about this.

“However, for pensioners, such a scheme usually backfires, and not only the buyer of such a car suffers, but also the seller, being left without money and without a car,” Timofeeva said.

The auto expert advised Russians to talk to elderly relatives, warn them about such situations, and better yet, transfer ownership of the vehicle to themselves. And if a person is the buyer of a car, he should personally meet the owner, ask him clarifying questions, use the services of a notary, take witnesses with him and request a medical certificate from a psychiatrist.

Timofeeva also advised buyers to take with them a specialist car picker, who can also act as a witness in court and help fill out the forms correctly. The specialist noted that during a transaction one should be wary if there are third parties near the elderly seller or if outside pressure is felt.

It was previously reported that drivers could be exempt from fines during snowfall.