Hall of Shame: Wolchek drives used car creep crazy

Say hi to junk car Joe. He may be slick, but Problem Solver Rob Wolchek is slicker.

[@phakeAccount]

Rob you really need a nationally televised show

[@charleslamb6200]

I can’t for the day somebody whips his azz on national TV

[@TheFrenchPug]

Yeah. Nobody else does it quite like Rob or has the personality like him.

[@jacobm92]

hes on fox?

[@Th3Watch3r]

@@jacobm92 fox Detroit. It's a local Fox Station in Detroit. Definitely not nationwide

[@drews2444]

This doesn't fit the agenda. If rob was black he would be on every commercial and billboard across the country. It would get turned into some woke garbage though. We all know

[@gnarlytothemax]

Can you imagine if the police did this kind of detective work? Nicely done

[@ADP12345]

You have any idea how much crime happens? They dont have the man power to do all this. And when they do and make arrests the courts let them right back out

[@nickgir]

Too busy busting people for 5 over the speed limit.🤣

[@johnsmith6974]

​@nickgir Truth. That's why fuck those pigs. They will turn a blind eye to this but oh noes 😢you did 70 in a 65?!

[@dyates6380]

Stupid comment. You have no idea what goes into police work, especially these days of the defund them and everyone hates them. I personally had something happen to my family and the police couldn't have been better in resolving what was done to us. You sound ignorant as hell.

[@ChiTownBrownie89]

@@ADP12345 they are too busy making sure they get revenue from tickets.

[@mrdalisa]

The fact that he couldn't find his keys made my day much better...lol

[@ndigs]

yea that was the cherry on top for sure

[@RXSVN_2]

6:00 "You got my keys" Dude, your keys are in your damn hand.🤣

[@drews2444]

"Nobody has your keys dude" rob is so damn chill. Inspirational

[@RXSVN_2]

@@drews2444 nobody reads the replies anymore, they just go straight to typing a comment.

[@RXSVN_2]

@@drews2444 .... and then people have comment notifications turned off by default so they don't get notified of replies.

[@DetroitGoldie]

Always do a VIN check before buying any car! This guy is the prime example of why! Good job, Mr. Rob!

[@Anonymous_________]

@m rapacki kid, this is big local news, if you buy a car from him still. You are dipstick.

[@brentfarvors192]

@m rapacki He will TRY...But, I'd imagine the word is out, so...?

[@k_escobar917]

Agreed! I purchased a car on offer up and the odometer was rolled back! Car fax states it sold at auction with 181k I bought it for $8k with 107k miles smh I felt so cheated and scammed

[@TheHamburgler123]

@K_Escobar Damn, that hurts. Was it a digital or analog odometer?

[@jsbehucbejizveish]

Thanks for that! Quick question, if I buy a car off of Facebook Marketplace and they don’t include a picture of the VIN, do I just ask them for the VIN?

[@AlisterTate]

Well, this is the funniest piece of local journalism I’ve ever watched.

[@tiffanymays9390]

Yes

[@AwkwardBlackGal613]

The Haaaall of Shame!

[@NativeTexMexican]

"Nobody's got your damn keys dude..." LMFAO!!!

[@Chubzdoomer]

That was savage AF.

[@tella2428]

They should have given him fake money 💰 now that would have been hilarious 😆 🤣

[@mikescott9213]

Monopoly money isn't a felony

[@dilfonicz]

@Anthony lee ... Selling bunk lemons is illegal though lmfao. You run a shitty car dealership by chance?

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

@@mikescott9213 Monopoly money is probably more valuable than the “real” right now.

[@zachritter7013]

This guy 😂😂😂. I’m sure this scam artist would’ve called the cops promptly because he was paid fake cash for a fake car 🙄

[@perryrush6563]

My day is complete. Detroit, I hope yall never forget how lucky yall are to have Rob.

[@AMoose454]

Wow. Drove through Warren to find the house! Impressive stuff LOL. Love it.

[@rickarra1833]

Turn him in to the secretary of state. He's selling cars without a license, bond, insurance, maybe not transferring title, Income Tax. This guy needs to get busted by a buyer

[@focused313]

@Anthony lee you don't, BUT, you have to claim the proceeds on your income taxes.

[@mrwp819300]

@Anthony lee Michigan law states that you can sell only five cars in a year without a dealer license (three in my state of Florida) AND if he's signing a fake name on the title, which also avoids him paying sales tax on that transaction, that's all illegal. That's why he uses fake names. Also, if he doesn't put his name as the buyer on a title when he buys it, then sells it to someone else directly from the previous owner, that's illegal too. Just on the sale to the man with the red car, there's at least one felony involved.

[@daledickey8400]

@@mrwp819300 when the buyer registers the vehicle the buyer will pay the sales tax at the tag office. There needs to be a bill of sale along with the signed title transferring it to the buyer.

[@rkt81]

Why?? Isnt govt employees and politicians ripping people with enough taxes and fines for their fat pay cheque..

[@bleebu5448]

​@Anthony lee In most states, a car dealer is someone who completes a series of transactions in order to make a profit (no minimum, this would include flippers). Some states have a minimum number of cars to sell. In that case, you need to have a car dealer's license. This guy is obviously a dealer, not just someone selling his old car. The licensing process requires a having a surety bond.

[@nothingmuch8865]

This guy is a really lucky man. How he has avoided having his arms, legs and jaw broken in one sitting thus far boggles my mind. I can't begin to fathom how this guy hasn't been on the receiving end of many an "educational beatdown".

[@andreblanco5116]

Shout-out to ASP

[@freeatlast7384]

The clock is tickin for this POS, he will eventually rip off the wrong fella. Or the right fella lol.

[@jamesstephenson2346]

Because people arent stupid enough to get fuckin felonies over this.

[@skeetrix5577]

especially in fucking Detroit of all places. dude has a lot of nerve

[@hawaiiankuakini]

the stupid thing is he doesnt have to make up a big story, just be truthful that u flip cars. the buyer then has a choice to buy it or not. however buying a junk car for $500 and selling for 4k is a douche move.

[@chrisreynolds2410]

I’d never do this and see how horrible it is but can’t knock his hustle. I would like to see him have some common decency when picking his clients…no old folks or single parents. Errrrrone else is fair game.

[@krdcd]

Dax , The problem with that is in Michigan if you sell more than two cars a year you have to have a dealer's license a valid one by the way.

[@danielsteward5090]

Unless you put 2,500 in to it.

[@mrwp819300]

@@krdcd Actually 5 cars in a 12 month period

[@honchoryanc]

he didnt buy it for 500 maybe 2k he lied to get taxed less

[@charlescanzater]

Please keep catching the creeps you do it so well ! Thank you 🤗

[@kevinkline7242]

I'm glad somebody in the state of Michigan is doing something good.

[@krdcd]

Mr. Rob as a Detroiter I'm glad to see you get better and better at kicking ass. Keep up the good work.

[@free7062]

Excellent reporting, exposing this corrupt creep

[@ItsMyWorld617]

Never trust a man with rubber clog shoes on & no socks....😂😂

[@royleboy5802]

Wouldn’t ever let someone try to rush me into buying a vehicle. Not without a test drive, vin check, and a second opinion from someone close. Especially if he says he’s trying to sell it during his lunch, that just seems too rushed and off.

[@miltingpot8505]

Run a code reader on it too

[@randybobandy7267]

@@miltingpot8505 yea there is alot of pos people out there who remove the check engine light bulb

[@miltingpot8505]

@@randybobandy7267 won’t a good code reader still pick up issues?

[@robp418]

@@miltingpot8505 yes it would pickup the codes. Randy’s point was that without reading the codes someone could pull a check engine light on the dash and you wouldn’t know it had a code.

[@Pro1er]

Super Star level detective work! One thing I learned from this, and other videos from Rob is that Michigan has ridiculously lean criminal penalties. This guy should still be in prison for the other felonies he racked up.

[@homerdadon6363]

detective work ??? all they had to do was act like they were buying a car

[@TheFrenchPug]

With a governor like Whitmere you can't be surprised.

[@PeteyDoe]

michigan is a dem hellhole

[@alfredclemons475]

I got screwed by this guy on a 2004 Ford ranger for over 5000.00 frame was bent, had the wrong brakes on the front. The truck was a FRANKENSTEIN!!!! ID love to sue this asshat!!

[@Andy-ht7hg]

It was probably the lowest priced one you found.

[@alfredclemons475]

@@Andy-ht7hg of course. For the money, if it would have been what it should have been it would have been a great deal.

[@41stclair]

first mistake FORD !!

[@alfredclemons475]

@@41stclair I wouldn't buy anything else. The best is the best, and ford's rarely disappoint.

[@41stclair]

@@alfredclemons475 just don't buy a dodge !!

[@MrsznewyawkRN]

0:43 - “oh come on John, Joe, or whatever ya dang name is” 😂😭🤣

[@MrsznewyawkRN]

5:32 - not Rob ‘G checking’ him with the “what areee yaaa gonnaaaa dooooooo” 😂😭🤣

[@earvetta]

They should've had the police there to take him to jail

[@Ryan-wu1oi]

antisemitism

[@MyHighHorse]

I guarantee that the owners of these cars are aware that this guy is committing fraud on a government applications and they allowed and helped him. Anything sold as junk should not be able to be titled and it was able to be titled with a reciept that said junk so the state is also a perpetrator in the fraud.

[@mrwp819300]

Had the scumbag registered the sale with the state, which he's required to do, the title would've said salvage on it. Come to think of it, the salvage yard that sold it is required to title it, if I'm not mistaken. Example: car is Wrecked and totalled, insurance sells it as junk to the tow yard. If they are going to sell it, they are supposed to title it in their name (company) and declare it salvaged. Then anyone after that that buys it can see it was totalled or junked. A lot of this crap, at least in my state of Florida goes back to when the state removed the requirement to have every sale notarized and even sale had to be registered with the state, sales tax paid, etc. On the completed title, you couldn't sell it unless you applied for a new title in the new owner's name. Then it could be sold. Since they removed the notarization requirement, people will buy a cheap car, the seller signs the title over, then the scumbag scammer sells it to someone else claiming they are the person that sold it to them. Once sold, one transaction doesn't get sales tax paid and the person that ends up with the car and it breaks down doesn't know who sold it to them so they're screwed. Also, this process allows someone to sell more that three cars per year without a dealer license. Removal of a forced notary stamp on each sale was backwards-assed of the state and opened up a floodgates of this shit down here. It happens hundreds of times per day and FB marketplace is probably 75% scammers like this guy down here in my area. What's amazing is it is very well known and yet the state does nothing about it and people just keep falling for it. A car that is listed for 75% below market value is more times than not a POS.

[@reidsmith4423]

Just found this series today, I live in Tx, keep up the good work.

[@ruthhaught4296]

Rob keep it up!! I love your "HALL OF SHAME VOICE"

[@mastakush4272]

If you buy a bad car off a guy wearing crocs that your own fault

[@pr3ttylady812]

Lmbooo

[@richceglinski7543]

That made me laugh 😃 but it's so true.

[@esdee878]

Especially crocs with no shoes.

[@tommyvigil306]

Rob is the man and thank you for supporting his efforts.

[@patriley9449]

I have been victimized by one of these creeps and so has my daughter. They always want to meet at some location other than " their" house and the car has always been in the family for some time, but they have to sell for some sad reason. I learned my lesson and will buy from either friends or a reputable dealer. Ask the seller to let you take the car to a mechanic of your choice for an evaluation. Also in California, my former state of residence, you must have a dealer's license if you sell more than a certain number of vehicles per year. If the deal sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

[@power17]

UP to 5 cars a year

[@MoparMissileDivision]

I agree with you except the part about meeting at "Their house" to look at a vehicle. I am an Auto mechanic that repairs vehicles on the side and sells them to people after doing repairs that I can show people and show receipts for. But I learned a long time ago I do not meet anyone at my home just for the safety of my family. You wouldn't believe some of the scumbag druggies or cocky wannabe "Gangsta's" showing up to look at cars I had advertised online or in the newspaper (when I first started it was advertising in the local newspaper because there was no internet!). I started meeting people at a local grocery store parking lot's where I knew there were cameras and I have a CHL (Concealed Handgun License) so I always carry in case I sell a vehicle and I am carrying cash from the sale. In some ways it is actually better for the buyer if they have to meet somewhere because that way the vehicle is already up to operating temperature, or already overheating, leaking fluids like coolant, oil, transmission fluid. etc. Just make sure it isn't in some dark alley or out in the middle of nowhere!

[@MyHighHorse]

This is why i always buy new and scrap the cars without giving up the title. Nobody owned it before me and the junk yard has to obtain their own title to try to sell it. Most of these losers flip title’s instead of paying for registration and the previous owner will be on the hook for parking tickets and tow/impound fees.

[@justanothertroll9476]

@@MoparMissileDivision exactly, here we actually have a Craigslist exchange area at the police station which is a popular Meetup area due to the fact of the cameras and police nearby

[@jacksparrow3490]

The dealerships in metro detroit arent any better lol. Maybe just have a mechanic and someone else go with you that knows about vehicles before purchasing one for thousands of dollars? Do we live in a world where people pay literally thousands on homes and cars that know nothing of how they operate or any sort of understanding? Yes, yes we do.. expect everyone including car dealers to take you for a ride then.. ive watch a CHEVY dealer upcharge $1000 then try to justify it after.. and this is a reputable dealer as they have literally over 10 dealerships in the metro Detroit area.

[@wordman3624]

Why even bother bringing this guy to court if you're just gonna give him a slap on the wrist fine, probation and/or a lame jail sentence? He's a habitual felon who needs to be locked up for years.

[@mharris5047]

With that record he would probably do multiple years in the very worst prisons the US has to offer. Michigan has the harshest prisons in the country. Let's just say he will regret his crimes when a gang banger gets hold of him at Jackson State Prison.

[@Scratchingforcash]

Watching this as I’m wearing crocks with socks. 😂

[@christopherrobinson3290]

One of the most dedicated journalists ever to do it. Talk about devotion and going the extra mile. I love how this guy couldn’t get away quick enough drives off with the door open 😂Lol 😂

[@billhathaway2814]

The GOAT is BACK!!!! Thanks Rob...👍👍👍👍👍

[@Sisweneed2talk]

They need to stop all the junk cars being sold on these B lots too!

[@chrisreynolds2410]

Not to mention the c and d and e lots.

[@Dj.MODÆO]

I personally believe that all cars sold at dealership or privately that are over 12 years old…should first be checked and inspected by the state with a list of what’s actually wrong with them. I don’t care if it’s a pain in the ass and costs money…..because there are so many crooked auctions, dealers, and mechanics out there that not only is it a public menace it’s also a public danger if a driver in a faulty car has an unexpected breakdown on the highway. Many of the people that get suckered into buying these junker are already poor to begin with.

[@blueaardvark1717]

right. they are all auction flips

[@cybertek3188]

They be selling lemons too.

[@Pleaseopenyoureyes]

@@cybertek3188 They sell lemons, too.

[@robertgreen9980]

Michael you da fool here. Never buy any car without driving it nor checking it out.

[@smithblack100]

This dude really enjoys his work

[@anned.6274]

That was a croc alright!

[@peterresetz1960]

There is special place in Hell for these types of meat bags. Keep up the good work Rob.

[@charlieslim768]

“What are you gonna? What are you gonna do” “Nobody got your damn keys dude” I fuck with Rob!!! 😂🤣

[@urmama9845]

I love these reports. I lived in Michigan and these always grab my attention even from south Florida

[@MrsznewyawkRN]

1:15 - OMFG lmaoo you guys are KILLING ME 😂😭🤣

[@vihtoripuurola3775]

Crocs on a guy are an easy way to know your'e dealing with trash.

[@poppamann1755]

I just exposed 2 people on Facebook market place for trying to sell cars. Beware when you respond to an ad and they in return tell you it's a friend or family member car and give you an email address to contact the so-called "seller".

[@monickahelvambuena4116]

How did you expose them what did you do?

[@LaughingTerry]

That is a very popular scam and the scammers are from out of the country. They have a $10,000 vehicle, tractor, camper, that they will sell you for $1,800 and they will pay the shipping. I can't believe people fall for it but they do.

[@Ill06Taco]

This is the best local news segment in the country.

[@billybbadmollyholly7927]

With his own criminal record, why isn't he doing 10+ years for his combined scam convictions? Then each one should come with the same results when convicted!

[@godmadesam]

It was serendipitous he couldn’t find those van keys. Hahahaha! What a slime ball!

[@brainwashed7244]

i have a gut feeling that "A SLEAZE FINDING A SLEAZE"

[@dedes1963]

I love this News Segment Helps you keep you street Smarts Sharp. Keep it up I grew up watching this.

[@rahmann4280]

Hell of a business model 😂

[@hanshans8612]

Your awesomeness is on display. Your worth your weight in gold.

[@beakt]

0:57 I LOL'd so hard at how Rob read, "Of course! Good car!"

[@danielsteward5090]

I used to get Alot of cars like these in my shop . I hate it when people use used cars or repair shops to rip off people. It is hard enough to earn an honest living today and pay our bills and feed our families. When people make my trade look bad by ripping off customers It is hard for honest,Trained and certified technicians to make a living diagnosing and repairing vehicles when the customer doesn't want to pay a "Second time" to repair the vehicle properly. Scammers rip everyone off, not just their customers.

[@jooson2826]

*a lot

[@TheCheat420]

"I don't know who you are!" Oh you know who he is! He's Rob F'N Wolchek!

[@jlr194]

If you buy a car by a guy that looks like him your crazy

[@1yourboyken]

They really put in some investigative work this time wow

[@Junkman2008]

That guy needs to meet a Louisville Slugger, up close and intimately.

[@JoseFlores-xh5cj]

He is now the CEO of Carvana

[@NWAWskeptic]

The man didn’t deserve to be a victim. But this is why you do research, vet the seller and don’t be impulsive. Glad he got his story out there. Just like real estate, there are three rules for buying a car. Buyer beware. Buyer beware. Buyer beware.

[@YAH-1]

The Hall of Shame, just like the Walk of Shame 😁

[@craigjsmith5248]

This man needs a medal 🥇 for making them so small 👍

[@1luckyarmywife461]

I love Rob’s reporting!

[@ataylor3543]

Wolchek is a legend!

[@hansslane7080]

Someone selling a car for someone else in most cases is good sign something is wrong.

[@cecilbdemento7736]

Thank you for your service Wolcheck.

[@jenniferking4682]

Why is market place still allowing this crook to sell anything!?

[@LivingDeadGirl0702]

All he has to do is make a new account when Facebook shuts one account down.. he probably has dozens!

[@honchoryanc]

they dont care about scammers on marketplace

[@happycamper4483]

The horror movie music on the description of crocs 😅😂

[@angelachesser9386]

Rob actually went out to match a house that's in a photo!!! That's dedication, Rob is the best!

[@CadgerChristmasLightShow]

I'm wearing blue rubbery knockoff crocs right now 😂 I have socks on at least though. And I only use them as around the house shoes mainly

[@RealBono]

Rob does some incredilbe work, but those car keys were the true hero of this segment.

[@ButterNoToast]

“ wells what are you gonna do ?” 🤣 loved this

[@churchofseabass9227]

cmon bro, $4000 for a lincoln SUV... you know there was something wrong with it.

[@alvinsavage7701]

Why didn’t he check all this before purchasing that car. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Ironworthstriking]

The last true journalist in America.

[@nomad4k]

Can we have this type of journalism on every local TV station in America !!? Please !!! We absolutely need to expose scammers in every town, county and state and make sure that these people are made famous and can make few or no new victims.

[@tomwarren5258]

I love it you’re standing up for the little guy more power to you

[@jayanxiety]

I have a friend who likes Rob's segments so much that he named his cat "Rob Wolchek"!

[@leemarie414]

The only thing that ruins these "hall of shame videos," is the way he says, "HALL of shame," at the end.

[@didntdoit7938]

Great job Hall of Shame dude!

[@tylerdurden7869]

That card mic drop was HARD . God damn rob you really getting ruthless these days .

[@noughsaid7999]

I've see this one twice. And it doesn't get old 😂👍

[@jimkennedy2708]

So, looks like Michael was working his own scam here, though he paid 4K for the car he only reported on the title transfer that he paid $1k for it. Then the car was kaput and he felt scammed. I don't like paying taxes either, Mike.

[@hardcorehunter9438]

Everybody lies on the transfer unless you're at a dealership. I've never put what i actually paid fuck that

[@JayyMoneyy420]

Rob really used the camera man to set this dude up😂😂😂😂

[@brentfu1119]

Rob is a national treasure. He needs to be national.

[@bmxsickness1975]

Lmao "what are ya gonna do? What are ya gonna do?" I LOVE IT!!!!

[@billarroo1]

"I ain't tellin u nothin" CEE !!

[@lindabedker9105]

Love you and your show best show ever!! Keep up the good work

[@androidtexts6948]

Never buy a car from someone with no socks

[@walterhartman3275]

You remind of some guy in the 70's who did this sort of thing for consumers nationally.. until he, and the entire system of media, was completely sold out. Respect.

[@teresafarrell6457]

Your effect on people is amazing! 😏

[@jaredjones8229]

We can’t sell a plant but he can run around scamming people

[@HardRockMiner]

If he actually "repaired cars for Chrysler" he'd be too busy to ever do anything else. RED FLAG 🚩😂

[@heyarnold9050]

you all need to give this guy a key to the city

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

John Killie just wanted the key to his van!

[@daakrolb]

Great detective work Rob!

[@r1ot1ng247]

he says you don't have to do nothing to it(double negative)

[@cnault3244]

Aren't 3 felony convictions supposed to get you locked up for life?

[@joelrainey1979]

The hall of shame is the best news spot 👍 rob you and your team do a awesome job keep up the awesome work

[@Celestial.Heather]

The dueling camera dance made me LMAO 😸! Well done!

[@drummertroy]

Another Brilliant expose' by the Goat Reporter!

[@nonserviam9673]

You trusted a grown man in crocs.

[@user-nj3yv7wt5l]

Sir I love you always have keep doing this till the day you retire you are fantastic