The Department of Insurance is warning drivers about a vehicle hostage scam sweeping SoCal. Authorities have investigated multiple cases, leading to charges against 16 individuals. You are urged ...

Drivers are being warned of spike in ‘vehicle hostage’ scams. The red flags you should know. The alleged scammers were charged in another scheme in which vehicles were towed under false pretenses ...

So far, 16 people have been charged in connection with vehicle hostage scams following an investigation by CDI's Inland Empire Automobile Insurance Fraud Task Force.

The ‘vehicle hostage’ scam typically follows a set pattern: 1. Unsolicited Tow Trucks Appear – Scammers monitor accident-prone areas and breakdown locations, showing up without being called. 2.

An insurance fraud ring allegedly targeted car accident victims, where vehicles are towed and held hostage at repair shops in exchange for large cash payments, the California Department of ...

Los Angeles drivers are warned by the DA's Office about 'tow truck bandits' who scam victims at accident scenes with ...

An insurance fraud ring allegedly targeted car accident victims, where vehicles are towed and held hostage at repair shops in exchange for large cash payments, the California Department of ...