Stolen Supercar: How a Utah Man Drove Away in a $218K Porsche Using Fake Identity

How the fraudster operated

In August 2023, Robert Wesley McCorkle, 55, entered a Porsche dealership in Salt Lake City. He impersonated a California attorney using a fake ID, forged the attorney’s signature on documents, and presented a bogus $100,000 cashier’s check before driving off with the $218K Porsche, promising to finance the rest facebook.com+7carscoops.com+7x.com+7.

What red flags were missed

• Fake cashier’s check – dealers should verify authenticity before releasing high-value vehicles.

• Identity check gaps – the dealership accepted a counterfeit ID without cross-confirming.

• Too-good-to-be-true financing – relying solely on a check and verbal promise is risky.

Who paid the price

• Dealership lost the full value of the vehicle and now faces higher insurance costs and potential reputational damage.

• The real California attorney had their name and identity misused.

• Consumers: this kind of fraud drives stricter lender protocols, potentially complicating future financing.

What could have stopped it

• Real-time ID verification (e.g., scanning and cross-checking with DMV databases)

• Delayed check clearance policy, especially on large cashier’s checks

• Phone/email confirmation with the purchaser’s known contacts

• Third-party escrow or secure financing pre-approval

Dealership Involved

Based on the report, the crime occurred at a Salt Lake City Porsche dealership. Ensuring dealership staff follow standard VeriQual‑aligned security processes could have prevented the fraud.

VeriQual Perspective

VeriQual’s financing prequalification badge signals that dealerships:

1. Confirm buyer identity with real-time government ID checks

2. Authenticate payment methods, including verifying cashier’s checks

3. Securely engage the financing institution, not just rely on buyer promises

When you see the VeriQual badge, you’re working with dealers committed to stopping identity theft and payment fraud—even in fast-paced, high-value deals.

Consumer Tip
When you’re getting prequalified for auto financing, look for the VeriQual badge—it’s your guarantee of secure identity checks.