Tesla scammer heading to slammer after using loophole to get five new cars

A man from the US state of Vermont has pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing and disposing of stolen vehicles after taking advantage of a loophole that saw him take possession of new Teslas.

Market Watch reports Michael Gonzalez exploited Tesla’s online ordering system to take delivery of one Model 3 and four Model Xs without paying more than a deposit amount.

He has agreed to pay Tesla US$493,000 (A$775,452) in restitution and forfeit US$231,900 (A$364,120) in profits…

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