Vehicle fraud scams hit buyers in Panama and Mexico

In La Chorrera, Panama, police arrested a 40‑year‑old man suspected of operating a vehicle‑sale fraud scheme. He faces ten outstanding arrest warrants after promising buyers cars that were never delivered.

In Chihuahua, Mexico, investigators have identified several companies that use Facebook Marketplace to promise low‑down‑payment, easy‑approval auto financing. The practice has generated about 160 consumer complaints since 2024, with most cases still unresolved, and victims report losing tens of thousands of pesos.