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Harris County Deputy Charged for Selling Unowned Cars on Marketplace

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Former Harris County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer Accused of Selling Cars She didn’t Own

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office detention officer, Stevie Mosley, resigned last April during ⁣an internal ⁢affairs examination and is now facing accusations⁣ of selling ‍vehicles⁢ she did not own⁣ [[1]].

Authorities ⁣say Mosley⁣ sold a 2022 Lexus for ⁤$10,000 on Facebook Marketplace [[1]]. A buyer, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that Mosley identified herself as law enforcement while in uniform during ⁣the ‌transaction ‌ [[1]]. ⁣Detectives steadfast ⁢that⁣ Mosley had only rented the Lexus, ⁤and did ⁢not own it [[1]].

Another couple, Lashay and Noe ‌Mendoza,​ claim they purchased⁣ a 2019 Charger from Mosley via Facebook Marketplace ‍for $7,000 ⁣ [[1]]. The owners ⁤of ‍Mario‌ Used Cars in Pasadena reported that⁤ Mosley made⁢ a down payment on the Charger but failed to make further payments‌ [[1]].⁣

Dealerships warn that this type of scam is becoming increasingly​ common, advising buyers ⁣to be⁣ cautious⁤ of ‌deals that seem ‍too good to be true [[1]]. Lashay Mendoza expressed the financial‍ hardship caused​ by​ the​ alleged scam, stating, “Losing the $7,000 was a hard loss” [[1]].

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