- Investigators say forged documents were used to obtain Wyoming vehicle titles.
- One title application allegedly contained the signature of a deceased owner.
- Authorities believe the scheme helped salvage vehicles return to the market.
Buying a new car sometimes comes with the hassle of scams and shady dealer tactics. Sadly, the used-car market has just as many concerns, and one dealer out of Utah makes that all too clear. According to authorities, The Good Car Dealer used forged signatures, fake notary stamps, and fraudulent paperwork to transform hail-damaged cars into far more valuable inventory. If the allegations are true, this wasn’t just a bit of mismanaged paperwork. It was a comprehensive effort to sidestep buyer protections.
According to court records first brought to light by Cowboy State Daily, Scott Keith Pryor, owner of Salt Lake City’s The Good Car Dealer, now faces 15 felony counts related to the alleged falsification, alteration, forgery, or counterfeiting of vehicle title documents. A Laramie County judge found probable cause for an arrest warrant on June 4. Each charge carries a potential penalty of up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
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