Theft by deception scheme leaves Long McArthur Ford out of $76,000 and a pickup truck.
According to SPD, sometime between November 10 - 29, Long McArthur Ford, 3450 S 9th, sold a 2019 Ford F150 Raptor to an online buyer. The financial institution used was Ally Financial, located in Maryland.
The subject provided fake documentation to complete the transaction. The person's identity that was used to purchase the pickup lives in Gulfport, Mississippi. This person contacted Long McArthur Ford to say that they had never purchased the vehicle. They were also able to provide documentation to prove their identity.
The total loss to Long McArthur Ford is $76,000.
