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Miami Grand Prix F1 fans pay $60 to park just to get towed for illegal parking
Nearly 10 fans were charged $120 to get their cars back from impound. Now the city is diving deeper.
CARFAX ‘cloning’ scam costs PA woman $45k
The scammer also cost a different man $18k trying to buy the same car.
Tennessee gas station employee saves customer $6,200 after overhearing her call with a scammer
Her conversation over the phone's speaker prompted the employee to step in.
Scammers pose as tow companies to exploit LA fire victims, demanding hefty fees for vehicle returns
"Tow truck drivers" would offer a deal to move people's cars, then charged bloated fees to have them returned.
Florida man arrested twice, faces 21 charges for ‘washing’ 20 vehicle titles for resale
He was arrested in January for fraud, bonded out, and was arrested again a month later.
Georgia mechanic owes $76k for car scam involving recovering addicts
He'd sell used cars to recovering addicts to help get them back on their feet, and then never deliver them.
Fake Hertz employee in Ohio scammed a renter out of $632
A Google search directed her to who she thought was a Hertz employee - it cost her $630.
A repair shop quoted her $4,300, but a mobile mechanic solved the issue for just $45
A woman contacted a mobile mechanic for a second opinion after being told she needed a new engine. She didn't.
Alabama driver lost $25k in FB Marketplace scam, insurance denied coverage thanks to little-known clause
To make matters worse, the scammer rolled up to the scene in a car he stole just hours before.
Mechanic says ‘always get a second opinion’ after customer was quoted $3,000 for quick fix
A Hyundai owner avoids a $3,000 repair after a second shop fixes a lighting issue in seconds, without tools.
Denver drivers ticketed $87 for parking, even with proof of payment
Five drivers who parked in the same lot all received $87 penalty notices in the mail despite proof of initial payment.
Kansas dealership fined $400,000 for selling dozens of cars with blown airbags
The state pulls a dealership's license after an investigation found it knowingly sold cars with blown airbags.
YouTuber hides camera to test mechanic’s honor and was shocked by the results
A YouTuber known for exposing mechanic scams is stunned after testing a highly-rated mechanic's integrity with a rigged car.
Nissan dealership employee pockets $575k selling OEM lift kits online, faces 20 years in prison
If you bought a Nissan Titan or Frontier factory lift kit on Facebook Marketplace for an insane deal, you may have unknowingly participated in a scam. Robert McLane worked at Barre, Vermont’s Formula Nissan as the Parts Director for years and discovered a clever way to have the dealership foot the $2,300 to $2,900 bill …
[Video] Four California drivers wore a bear costume to attack their cars, now they’re being charged with fraud
Four drivers were arrested for insurance fraud after submitting videos of a "bear" destroying their luxury cars.
An Ohio man scammed out of $22k trying to buy a car online
A man in Ohio was conned out of $22,000 while trying to find a replacement for his car after being in a wreck.
Don’t Fall for These Common Dealership Service Scams
Some dealership service centers are honest and open while others are not. Check out these common service scams that you shouldn't fall for.
How to Erase Personal Data From a Car: Avoid Identity Theft, Protect Your Privacy
Like a smartphone or computer, modern cars store your private information. Here are some tips to erase this personal data to keep it from the prying eyes of others.
Beware of the Check Engine Light Tape Scam in Used Cars
If you’re shopping around for a used car, then you should beware of a recent scam: the check engine light tape scam.
DMV Scam Tries to Steal Your Personal Information
With the increasing prevalence of cyber-threats, everyone needs to be extra vigilant. Recently, the Wisconsin DMV received reports of smishing scams, in which perpetrators send fraudulent text messages and then steal personal information.
