I spoke to the DMV this morning and they said it is considered title fraud. They advised me to submit a form from their website and their investigators will review it. They said it was good I had photos of the original title and the text messages as well. I also have a text where the seller...
They did report the vehicle as sold to the DMV and I had it insured. Does that help in any way? Also I do have photos of the title that they gave to me with the date, false sale amount and signature on it. I still have the vehicle, key and original plates.
I purchased a vehicle and paid cash. The private seller did not do a bill of sale (they refused), however, I have texts from them stating they sold it to me. The seller was a friend (so I thought) that I'd know for years and not a stranger. I also have photos of the signed title from them. They...