Lost $21,168 After Vehicle Purchase Fraud!!!

I lost over $21,000 after unknowingly buying a car with a hidden lien — any help to recover from this loss will help me get back on the road and support my family.

My name is Michael. I purchased a car through Facebook Marketplace for $18,900 plus 12% tax (total $21,168), believing the sale was legitimate.

After the purchase, I discovered the vehicle had a $40,000 lien that I was not aware of. The bank repossessed the car, leaving me without a refund and without transportation.

This car was my source of income, as I work for Uber. Losing it has directly affected my ability to earn money and support my family. The financial strain has been significant, and I’m asking for help to recover from this loss so I can get back on the road and provide for my family. I am currently forced to rent a car to work for Uber. Which is costing me over $2,000 a month as I do not have other means to purchase a car . So this is hurting my earnings to support my family tremendously. Thanks to everyone who is already helped and donated it was greatly appreciated I'm still working towards trying to get my own car to be able to support my family better.

I’m pursuing all options to recover the money, but the process is long and uncertain. Any contributions will go directly toward replacing the vehicle and restoring my ability to earn income.

A tremendous and heartfelt thank you to everyone who is able and willing to help — whether by donating, sharing, or offering support. Your generosity means more than words can express.