Penza, 30 September 2016. PenzaNews. The police began investigation on the fact of fraud against a resident of Mokshan area, the Penza region, who lost 50 thousand rubles trying to buy Renault car at Avito.ru.

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“A 42-year-old man called the contact number. The stranger explained that it was necessary to transfer an advance payment,” the press service of the regional MIA told PenzaNews.

The ministry added that the potential buyer transferred the required amount through ATM, but never received the car.

“The police are taking steps to identify those involved in the crime,” the press service said.