They have reported advertised deals not being honored, billing irregularities, contract terms being fraudulently altered by sales staff after signing and problems canceling accounts or relocating.
A voetstoots clause does not relieve the seller of responsibility for a defective "res vendita" when the seller has acted fraudulently, since no-one can contract out of fraud.
During the hearing, he was found guilty of three charges of fraudulently using a vehicle registration mark and one of possessing an article in connection with fraud.