(FOX40.COM) -- Two people were arrested in connection with an 'oil-in-the-engine' car scam that has been circulating through California. • Video Above: Scams circulating in California

On Monday, the Placer County Sheriff’s arrested Lulian Mihai,19, and Decebal Mihai, 36, both from Fremont, for their alleged involvement in the scam. The scam involves a car buyer causing damage to a sellers vehicle so that they will reduce the selling cost.

Last week, a Newcastle resident contacted PCSO after the suspects tried to scam her while buying her vehicle. During the test drive, the car suddenly began to smoke - something it hadn’t done before, according to PCSO.

"This well-known scam tricks victims into believing their vehicle has a catastrophic problem, which the all-too-willing suspects are ab

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