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McDavid Man Charged With Title Fraud, Theft After Selling Truck On Facebook
September 11, 2023
A McDavid man is charged with fraudulently selling a vehicle on Facebook using another person’s name.
Jimmy Robert Wiggins, Jr., 44, was charged with motor vehicle title fraud and grand theft, both felonies.
The victim agreed to pay Wiggins $1,300 for a vehicle he advertised on Facebook Marketplace, according to an arrest report. Wiggins told the victim that the vehicle needed work on the drive shaft in order to be fully operable, but that work would be completed to allow the buyer to drive the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado away.
Wiggins identified himself to the buyer as “Clarence Powell”, providing a bill of sale and title signed by “Clarence Powell”, deputies said, in exchange for the $1,300. But the vehicle would not move when the buyer attempted to drive away, ECSO said, and eventually the purchaser demanded his money back. Two witnesses corroborated the victim’s story to deputies.
Deputies said Wiggins left the residence when he learned the victim was contacting law enforcement.
The vehicle had not been reported stolen.
Wiggins remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday morning with bond set at $10,000. Jail records indicated he also has outstanding warrants from Baldwin County, Alabama, and Okaloosa County.
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4 Responses to “McDavid Man Charged With Title Fraud, Theft After Selling Truck On Facebook”
Baby, I can only say that I told you so ( you & I both know I absolutely despise saying I told you so
Facebook Marketplace has become a fencing operation for thieves. Same as Craigslist.
Facebook marketplace has become a best of crooks. Lately, every time I try to buy something, it’s always available but when I try to buy it and want to go pick it up, suddenly it’s sold. They want you to send the money and it will be shipped to you, but never have it when you want to pick it up. The same excuse, “My wife/husband sold it and didn’t tell me”.
I’m glad they caught him, before anyone else was wronged! God Bless!!