Meet Mamadou Diallo, a Kansas City man who allegedly figured out the key to managing the law of supply and demand by controlling both sides of the equation. He was accused of selling cars to at least eight people on Facebook Marketplace, then stealing them after the transactions are complete. The Kansas City Police Department noticed a pattern in several auto thefts that took place between May and June 2025, all of which involved vehicles sold to the same seller through the platform. The victims fell victim to a fake seller's account, which provided genuine-looking titles and bills of sale. However, police traced the sales and thefts back to Diallo, who now faces eight counts of forgery and six counts of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. The total amount of money he allegedly made off his victims is estimated to be over $24,000. Diallo's scheme was uncovered after police ...
Meet Mamadou Diallo, a Kansas City man who allegedly figured out the key to managing the law of supply and demand by controlling both sides of the equation. He was accused of selling cars to at least eight people on Facebook Marketplace, then stealing them after the transactions are complete. The Kansas City Police Department noticed a pattern in several auto thefts that took place between May and June 2025, all of which involved vehicles sold to the same seller through the platform.
The victims fell victim to a fake seller’s account, which provided genuine-looking titles and bills of sale. However, police traced the sales and thefts back to Diallo, who now faces eight counts of forgery and six counts of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. The total amount of money he allegedly made off his victims is estimated to be over $24,000.
Diallo’s scheme was uncovered after police linked the sales and thefts to a single individual. The vehicles involved were a 2013 Buick Verano and a 2013 Honda Civic, both of which have a history of being targeted by thieves. The Honda Civic, in particular, has been stolen multiple times due to its popularity among thieves.
The Kansas City Police Department is urging people to be cautious when buying and selling vehicles online, particularly on platforms like Facebook Marketplace. They are also reminding the public that fake seller accounts and counterfeit documents can be used to commit auto theft and forgery.
If convicted on all counts, Diallo could face up to 98 years in prison. His case serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying the authenticity of documents and being aware of potential scams when buying and selling vehicles.
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