I have a situation that I wanted some feedback on. I sold a 300TE Wagon this morning to someone who claimed that he was buying the car for his mother. I talked to the "mother' and got her address, phone, drivers license number etc. He signed her name to the pink slip, handed me cash, and took the pink slip and the car. She told me that he had permission to sign her name. I had no idea that this constituted forgery, but I understand now. Although if he actually gives the pink slip to her and se signs over his signature that problem is remidied. To complicate matters futher, she has an out of state drivers license in Arizona. His drivers license is in california but it is expired. He refused to give me his drivers license number. He insisted that the sale go directly to her. He was referred by someone who is reputable. But the whole thing is fishy and I am sorry that I went for it. It might be innocent but I am wondering what the DMV in California will do when I send in a change of ownership to someone who is not registered or does not have a license in California, but apparently lives in California. What can I do to make sure that my title gets cleared so that I am no longer liable for this car? I feel foolish but my willingness to go along with this was based on the referral from the person I know who is reputable as far as I have always known. What am I liable for? What should I do. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
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18 years ago