Car Dealer Lawsuit - 4th Forgery and Fraud Case Against Same Dealer

A car dealer forged a contract, stole her $900 GAP policy, and then secretly lowered her payment by $2 to hide the crime. When her car was totaled a year later, she discovered the truth. Dealers that forge signatures on contracts can be held legally responsible.

Been a victim of car contract forgery in Maryland? Contact Whitney, LLP for a consultation: https://www.whitneyfirm.com

Daniel W. Whitney, Jr., Esq.
Whitney, LLP
409 Washington Ave, Ste 750
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 410 583 8000
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.whitneyfirm.com

Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Daniel Whitney, Jr.’s story of becoming a lawyer that sues car dealerships and why I post videos about my car dealer fraud cases and dealer scams:
Before becoming a lawyer I sold cars while I was in college. It was while selling cars in Maryland that I learned of the ruthless nature of car dealerships, and learned there is only one rule that matters at most dealerships: GET AS MUCH MONEY AS POSSIBLE FROM THE CUSTOMER, TODAY, AND NOTHING ELSE MATTERS. I saw things that I knew were illegal and decided I wanted nothing to do with that.

Today, I sue those same dealers I worked for and others to help cheated consumers fight back. Consumers must know they have more legal rights than they realize, and can take action against dishonest dealers. #dealership #newcars #usedcars

Common car dealer problems and scams I help car buyers with include:
1. Car dealer forged the buyer’s signature on a second finance contract.
2. Dealers selling a car without having the title. happens all the time
3. Changing the monthly payment and amount financed after the deal is done.
4. False online price advertising when the online price increases at the dealership.
5. Bogus reconditioning and inspection fees for illegal profits.
6. Selling vehicles that did not pass state inspections.
7. Forcing customers to buy extended warranties and vehicle service contracts.
8. Spot Delivery Violations - when financing is not approved:
9. Dealer keeps the down payment although financing is not approved;
10. Dealer sells the trade although financing is not approved;
11. Dealer forces customer to sign a contract with worse terms; and
12. Dealer forces customer to keep the contract and not allow them to cancel.
13. Charging illegal finance charges and passing along exorbitant bank fees.
14. Car dealer does not disclose rental history or other prior commercial use.
15. Credit Application fraud - creating fake jobs or inflating salary.
16. Car dealer runs credit without permission.
17. Car dealer refuses to cancel the extended warranty or steals the refund money.
18. Car dealer uses out of state sister dealership and charges illegal fees and interest.

Common resolutions to car dealer cases once dealers are sued include:
1. Financial restitution including actual damages (meaning actual money the buyer spent).
2. Unwinding the deal, meaning the buyer returns the car and gets all of their money back.
3. Dealer buys the car back for the remaining payoff and returns the down payment and fees.
4. Cancelling a warranty or service contract and getting the refund.
5. Getting the trade-in back.
6. Having the down payment returned.
7. Dealers pay the buyer's attorney’s fees.

0:00 - A New Forgery Case in Maryland
0:55 - This Dealer Has Forged Contracts Before
1:14 - The Setup: Forced to Buy GAP & Service Contract
2:39 - The "Gotcha": Car Totaled, But GAP Was Canceled
3:50 - The Dealer's Lie: "You Never Bought GAP"
4:18 - The Proof: Comparing Contracts (USB vs. Finance Co.)
5:26 - THE FORGERY: How They Stole the GAP Money
6:04 - The Trick: Why Her Payment Was $2 Less
6:43 - The Cover-Up: Dealer Tries to "Fix It"
7:46 - Why "Fixing It" Isn't Enough (Fraud, Identity Theft)
8:38 - KEY ADVICE: 3 Red Flags to Look For

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