Brooklyn Chinese Car Broker Danny Lew Accused of Scamming Customers - Turning Car Purchases into Leases and Stealing Over $400,000 As more victims come forward, it's becoming clear that this is not an isolated incident but a well-planned, systematic scam. We are determined to hold him accountable by organizing a class action lawsuit and working with a legal team to recover our losses and pursue criminal charges. According to reports from the China Press and Sing Tao Daily, a car owner claimed they were scammed by the same Chinese broker, Danny Lew, who tricked them into leasing a car instead of buying it--resulting in a loss of over $27,000. Danny Lew, a Chinese car broker based in Brooklyn, allegedly set up a fraudulent scheme targeting Chinese international students and local Chinese residents. He claimed to help them purchase new cars but instead fabricated fake purchase contracts and forged their signatures. Victims only discovered the fraud after paying significant amounts and receiving the vehicle, only to find out it was a leased car. One of the victims, Ms. Zhou, sought help from the Asian American Community Empowerment (BRACE) group on the afternoon of May 5. According to her account, her husband met Danny Lew back in 2014 through a friend when Lew was still working at a dealership. They purchased cars through him in 2014 and 2018 without issues, which built trust over time. In April 2023, Ms. Zhou decided to trade in her 2018 car for a brand-new Lexus 450e electric vehicle. She contacted Lew again, and he came to pick up her old car, estimating its value at $27,000. He also claimed the new vehicle would qualify for over $7,000 in federal tax credits. They agreed to use the $27,000 from the trade-in as a down payment toward the new car. After deducting the tax credit, the total cost would be around $50,000. Lew later delivered the new car to Ms. Zhou's doorstep. Throughout the entire process, she never received any contracts nor signed any documents. However, she created an online account with the Lexus financing website and made monthly payments, fully believing she had purchased the car. In February this year, a friend from Pennsylvania called and warned her about being scammed by Danny Lew in a similar way--the car they thought they bought turned out to be leased and was repossessed. The friend urged Ms. Zhou to check her own vehicle's status. Alarmed, Ms. Zhou contacted the car finance department and was shocked to learn her vehicle was indeed leased, with a three-year term ending in 2027. She then logged into her account and discovered the same: the car was listed as a lease, not a purchase. Ms. Zhou admitted she had trusted Danny Lew so completely that she never closely examined the account details. After realizing what had happened, she repeatedly contacted Lew. He initially denied everything, then claimed that a different account--one she did not have access to--was used for the purchase. Eventually, he stopped answering her calls entirely. Ms. Zhou now hopes to share her experience publicly to warn others not to fall victim to similar scams. Asian American Community Empowerment President Thomas Chan stated that they have received complaints from at least five individuals who say they were scammed by Danny Lew in a premeditated scheme. BRACE is helping Ms. Zhou file a police report and encouraging other victims to come forward. This will assist the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office in launching a formal investigation and bringing the perpetrator to justice. BRACE's Director of Administration Wang Mengxin added that other victims revealed the broker goes by the name Danny Lew, though he may have a different legal name. They urge anyone who may have been scammed to contact BRACE. Victims can call BRACE at (917) 309-5603 or (929) 999-8800. The organization is located at 476 Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, and is open Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. read more

After a year with my car I still had questions regarding my lease and issues I've run into with my car. Danny has always been there to answer every silly question I had. My uncle was also able to get a new Toyota Sienna from Danny as well. Service has been nothing but amazing ! Highly recommend tier one auto ! read more

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Fantastic service. Quick, simple and easy process. The staff reponds to your questions in a timely manner. And best part? They deliver your car whether ur in NY, NJ, CT, PA etc. I think they deliver elsewhere too, not sure. But it doesn't hurt to ask. They are really pleasant to deal with. Paperwork is done in a matter of minutes in the comfort of your own home. The staff knows their thing, no beating around the bush... If you are looking to lease or finance, i would definitely recommend Tier One. read more

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The most painless experience purchasing a vehicle I've ever had, would and have recommended to friends to get your car from tier one leasing. Rich is a gentleman and a scholar and amazing to deal with, made the whole process quick and simple. read more

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Here's my two cents......... Good thing I found these guys in brooklyn when I was shopping around for a new car. I had my eye on the 2013 honda pilot but the other places I inquired, gave me the run-around. I talk to this asian guy Ben @ Tier One and he found me an GREAT DEAL without the usual headache and pushy attitudes. I would recommend these guys to anyone looking to lease. read more

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Tier 1 is absolutely amazing. Yana is FANTASTIC!!! She made sure I got everything I wanted in my Jeep and the process was soooo smooth. Any questions I had Yana answered and the price was right. Everyone was so helpful, they delivered my car to my home in Jersey and took my trade in for me. If you are looking to get a new car definitely go through Tier 1, and hit up my girl Yana. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Benny in Brooklyn back in 2014. As annoying as I was as a new car buyer he was patient, professional and walked me through it beginning to end. Even when I had questions years later he still assisted me. I started by leasing a car and 2 years later I ended up financing it. 7 years later I own the car and am ready for my next venture. This time I will stick to only leasing every 2 years no more financing, nothing to do with Benny or tier one just a personal preference. So now here I am getting ready to lease another car and of course I'm going right back to Benny @Tier1. Hope this helps others bc picking a car with a company to trust is hard. I trust them. read more

There are many leasing companies in the market, however, Danny and his team stand out. They are polite and committed to the customers. What they say that is what you will get, no surprises and no lies. Before leasing my last car, I did an extensive research and I am very familiar with the business and ended leasing my car from Danny. Strongly recommend Danny and his team at Tier One Auto leasing. Outstanding work, good job!!! Thank you guys. read more

I was working with Albert Wei base out of the Great Neck Long Island office and it was the best experience I had. I reach out to get a quote for a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder and he immediately respond with price options for different models. Once I submitted the application for a credit check, my car was delivered to my home the next day and the best part it came with the roof rack and bumper guard for no additional charge. With Tier One, I didn't have to waste anytime negotiating with the dealer and it was completely hassle free. Again, Albert is very professional and I would recommend Tier One Auto Leasing and Finance to anyone. read more

The best car buying/selling experience I've ever had. Rich made the process easy and painless. I got the best price on the car, my car was picked up and new one delivered to my doorstep. Doesn't get better than that. I love my 2016 Pilot EX-L. Thank you guys! read more

Got me a hot deal on the lexus rd350 awd silver I'm picky as hell so 4 stars means good. They can get that last star if they find a cute girl to be in the office hahaha read more

Tier One gave me the best price on my 2016 Jeep Cherokee. Rich was a pleasure. The process was easy; they even took my old car and arranged for transportation of it back to the leasing company. read more

Awesome experience with leasing from TierOne. I worked with Yana and she was great, getting me the best rate. Quick and super smooth 1-day delivery. Sent them a bunch of customers already and everyone had the same superb experience one would expect from a leasing co. Highly recommend TierOne and Yana !!! read more

This company is truly dedicated to helping you find the right car at an amazing price. How do they do it and so quickly? I know. They have a very dedicated and knowledgeable staff that works hard on your behalf to secure you a great deal with various dealers that beats any other dealer nationwide. My salesperson Wellington was fast and came back with Emailed offers, with Auto VIN information and car photos, details and features. I compared his offers to other dealers in various states and he beat them all. Wellington was very patient, even answering calls very late night to discuss issues. The small down payment was totally affordable and had no hidden fees. This is service the old fashioned way. I feel that even with all the internet search tools finding a reliable contact or website for a car lease or purchase is not easy. This company worked diligently to secure the best lease that I could get for a 2014 Infiniti Q50. Also no pushy sales approach. You decide. I felt comfortable from my first call. Already I have recommended Tier One to many coworkers and family members alike. Thanks guys, keep up the great work. read more

I purchased a 2015 Q5 TDI from this dealership, my salesman is danny Lew, the owner, at first everything was going smoothly, then the problems happen. When you sign the paperwork, make sure you get every copy of the papers you sign, they didn't give me a copy listing the price of the base vehicle, tax amount and interest on the loan. All they gave me is a copy of the total price of the vehicle. My vehicle is also missing some accessories I ordered. When I asked them, they claim it doesn't come with them. When I show them a order guide, they told me they will have to order it for me. That didn't happen. So make sure to check your car for everything you ordered. Financing was also a nightmare. They claim to have processed my paperwork, but the finance company doesn't have any information on the car or me. It took them, on my payment due date to get it processed and sorted out. I was afraid it would hurt my credit, after numerous calls. It was finally fixed on the my due date. The price is alright, not great. They claim to offer you incentive, but its not incentives, they just increase the price on the vehicle. I ended up paying more on the agree price. Be careful. read more

Quick and hassle free. Unlike other dealerships, Tier One provides a pressure free environment. Look for Rich, who was very professional and who will work with you to get your dream car! read more