I gave my car for scrappage to a fraudster...

I stupidly gave a car I wanted scrapped to a fraudster and now I'm getting renewal motor tax forms for it as it's still registered in my name.  What can I do to stop this now?

Jimmy Gallagher (Bettystown)

Sep 2020 Filed under: scrappage

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Expert answer

Hi Jimmy,

OK, first of all have you reported all of this to the Gardaí? That should definitely be your first port of call. When reporting, ask the Guards for an incident number or a case number, and then  write to your local motor tax office, explaining the circumstances, quoting the incident number and if possible the name of the investigating Garda. That should be enough to clear it up, but it would also be a good idea to have a chat with your solicitor about it. 

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe