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16 arrested in alleged auto insurance fraud scheme; officials warn of ‘vehicle hostage’ scams

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The same ring was accused in a similar scheme in San Bernardino County in 2022.

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16 arrested in alleged auto insurance fraud scheme; officials warn of ‘vehicle hostage’ scams

The same ring was accused in a similar scheme in San Bernardino County in 2022.

·Cherokee County, United States
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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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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 scams involving tow truck companies targeting car accident victims. The scams involve vehicles being held hostage for cash and have become prevalent in Southern California. The CDI’s Inland Empire Automobile Insurance Fraud Task Force has investigated multiple cases including one that resulted in charges against 16 Souther…

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California Department of Insurance Warns Drivers about Tow Truck Drivers Holding Vehicles Hostage in Southern California - CollisionWeek

Warning follows arraignment of 16 residents in alleged auto insurance fraud ring involving body shop. Yesterday, the California Department of Insurance issued a public service announcement (PSA) with a warning for California drivers about an increase in scams involving tow truck companies targeting car accident victims where vehicles are being held hostage for cash. The …

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CollisionWeek broke the news in on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
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