Fraudsters target high-end supercars
The South African distributor said fraudsters were impersonating dealer personnel and telling customers that their vehicle was either missing an essential repair or had to be recalled due to a defect.
Following the recent theft of a Lamborghini Urus in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, high-end car dealers are warning their customers about a new ongoing scam that could see their cars disappearing for good.
Scuderia South Africa has warned Ferrari owners of a syndicate operating around the country.
The South African distributor said fraudsters were impersonating dealer personnel and telling customers that their vehicle was either missing an essential repair or had to be recalled due to a defect.
“Once go ahead is given by the owner they send a flatbed truck to the owner’s premises to collect the vehicle,” said Scuderia SA.
The warning was reinforced after a 588kW V12-powered Ferrari 812 Superfast, one of the most powerful models in the Ferrari range, was reportedly stolen in Randburg before being crashed at the Lebombo border with Mozambique.
“Should there be a recall of Ferrari vehicles, or service campaigns of any kind, Ferrari headquarters will never call you directly requesting the collection of your car. If you get a call from someone you believe is falsely claiming to be a Ferrari employee, please contact the dealership in question directly to validate the information.”
Ferrari owners in Ballito can contact Scuderia South Africa through Leanne Power or Shane Perumal at 082 938 4952.
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