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Fraud in Selling to a Non-Jew

Question

When selling a car to a non-Jew, is it necessary to inform the non-Jew of all the defects in the car, or is there no prohibition against deceiving a non-Jew?

Answer

Shalom and blessings

It is forbidden to deceive a non-Jew, and therefore, you must inform him of all the details. 

Answered 22 November 2022 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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