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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Father and son car-buying scam targets elderly man in Northern California
( — An elderly man who attempted to sell his car in Northern California was recently targeted in a scam involving a father and son, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. On Thursday, a Sacramento County resident attempted to sell his vehicle through a private sale. The seller, age 65, was contacted by Gabriel-Stefan Bebe, 41, and his 16-year-old son, who met the resident at his home to purchase it, according to SCSO. While the victim spoke to the 16-year-old, Bebe discreetly sprayed the vehicle's engine bay with oil. California car-buying scam hits Placer and Sacramento County Next, he claimed the vehicle had serious mechanical issues, in an attempt to fraudulently drive down the asking price of $10,000. SCSO said the victim reluctantly agreed to sell the car to the duo for $6,000. When the victim was handed the money, he noticed the 16-year-old remove some of the money using sleight of hand. After he counted the money, he only had $3,800, according to SCSO. Deputies said the victim became wary of their tactics and cancelled the transaction. As the victim attempted to take a photo with his cell phone, the 16-year-old reportedly pushed him while trying to leave. No injuries were reported, and the seller was able to keep his vehicle. The sheriff's office said it identified the two suspects within hours and arrested them. Bebe's son was transported to the Sacramento County Juvenile Hall, while Bebe was taken to the Sacramento County Main Jail. Since then, Bebe posted bond on $50,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on May 12. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
10-05-2025
- CBS News
Father, teenage son accused of robbery in Sacramento car buying scheme
SACRAMENTO – A father and son are accused of robbery after they claimed a vehicle they wanted to buy had mechanical issues in an attempt to fraudulently drive down the price, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said. Gabriel-Stefan Bebe, 41, is accused of robbery in a car buying scheme in Sacramento, authorities said. Sacramento County Sheriff's Office On Thursday, deputies said 41-year-old Gabriel-Stefan Bebe and his 16-year-old son met a 65-year-old man at his home to buy a vehicle in a private sale. While the man was talking to the teenager, deputies said Bebe discreetly sprayed the vehicle's engine bay with oil and claimed the vehicle had mechanical issues. Deputies said the seller agreed to sell the vehicle for $6,000, about $10,000 below the asking price. During the transaction, the teen removed some cash using sleight of hand, giving the victim $3,800, deputies said. This is when the victim canceled the transaction and tried to take a picture of the suspects on his phone. But deputies said the 16-year-old pushed the seller while trying to leave. Bebe and his son were identified as suspects and arrested later on Thursday, deputies said. Bebe has posted a bond of $50,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. Deputies said they believe Bebe and his son could be responsible for similar crimes throughout California. Any additional victims are urged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
