😱We were seconds away from buying a stolen utility trailer at a flea market.
🔎We noticed fresh spray paint on the trailer's tongue and back, leading us to check the VIN number.
📞We called a former colleague in law enforcement to run the VIN number and discovered the trailer was stolen.
💰The seller had just bought the stolen trailer a week ago for a cheap price.
✅We emphasize the importance of checking VIN numbers to avoid purchasing stolen items.
How did you discover the trailer was stolen?
—We noticed fresh spray paint on the trailer, which raised suspicions and led us to check the VIN number.
What did you do after discovering it was stolen?
—We immediately contacted law enforcement and provided them with all the information and details.
Did the seller know the trailer was stolen?
—We believe the seller was unaware that the trailer was stolen, as he had just purchased it a week ago.
What advice do you have for others to avoid buying stolen items?
—Always check the VIN number of any vehicle or large purchase before making the transaction.
How could this incident have impacted you if you hadn't discovered it?
—If we had purchased the stolen trailer and been stopped by law enforcement later, we could have faced legal consequences.
08:15We almost bought a stolen utility trailer at a flea market, but by noticing fresh spray paint on it, we decided to check the VIN number.
10:58After confirming that the trailer was indeed stolen, we contacted law enforcement and provided them with all the necessary details.
12:24The seller had recently bought the stolen trailer for a cheap price, likely unaware of its stolen status.
14:05We emphasize the importance of always checking the VIN number before making any significant purchases to avoid unknowingly buying stolen items.
