6 Men Arrested for Allegedly Damaging Vehicles in Alberta to Pressure Sellers Into Lower Prices

6 Men Arrested for Allegedly Damaging Vehicles in Alberta to Pressure Sellers Into Lower Prices
RCMP logo shown in Edmonton, on Feb. 5, 2025. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson
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Six men were arrested in Edmonton on charges related to damaging used vehicles during purchase negotiations to pressure sellers into lowering their asking prices, Edmonton police said.

The men are alleged to have used distraction-style tactics to damage the vehicles, or make them appear seriously damaged, during sales transactions, police said in a news release, as they warned the public of similar fraud schemes.