Tow Truck, southern California and scam

California Officials Warn of Tow Truck Scam Targeting Crash Victims
An organized ring in the Inland Empire is accused of towing vehicles to a body shop and demanding excessive fees for release.
California drivers warned about predatory towing scam sweeping across state
They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them hostage for large amounts of money.
‘Rampant’ tow truck scam targets Southern California drivers, officials say
Officials at the California Department of Insurance are warning Southland residents of a “vehicle hostage” scam involving tow truck companies targeting motorists involved in traffic accidents. In a Tuesday news release,
16 arrested in alleged auto insurance fraud scheme; California officials warn of ‘vehicle hostage’ scams
Investigators discovered that a non-sworn employee of the California Highway Patrol, Rosa Isela Santistevan, 56, of Irvine, allegedly was selling traffic collision reports.
California Drivers Warned of Spike in Vehicle Hostage Scams
Authorities are warning California drivers about a rise in vehicle hostage scams, where scammers demand money to release towed or impounded cars. The scam has become prevalent in Southern California,
State officials warn of predatory towing scam targeting drivers just in collisions
Lauren Pozen details a new scam targeting drivers who were just involved in crashes that need their cars towed and what you should do if the same thing happens to you.
Vehicle hostage scams on the rise in Southern California, officials warn: What you need to know
LOS ANGELES - The California Department of Insurance is warning drivers about a rise in scams involving tow truck companies in Southern California. The scammers target car accident victims, holding their vehicles hostage for cash,
Got into a car accident and a tow truck arrived immediately? It may be part of a scam
The scam involves your car being held "hostage" and you being forced to pay a large amount of money to get it back.
LA Tow Truck Crime Ring That Held Crashed Cars Hostage Busted by Police
Officials charged 16 people who reportedly made a total of $217,000 by scamming accident victims in the LA area.
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Tow truck driver faces charges for claiming jailed man’s vintage Camaro as his own
Jeremy Good, the owner of LeBleu’s Towing and Salvage, was contracted to tow the vehicle as McManus was processed. When he ...
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Alleged bandit towing ring charged in Southern California
The California Department of Insurance has issued a public service announcement warning drivers in the state about increased ...
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Man drove stolen tow truck up to 84 mph with operator ‘hanging’ on back, OR officials say
A man drove a stolen tow truck with the operator “hanging” on the back in Oregon, prosecutors said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A man accused of driving “recklessly” in a stolen tow truck ...
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11 Investigates: PA Towing Association responds to predatory towing report
At an accident scene on West Liberty Avenue in the City of Pittsburgh, at least five tow trucks showed up before police and ambulances. “They listen to scanners and they respond. It’s a big ...