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FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN · 2d

Vehicle hostage scams on the rise in Southern California, officials warn: What you need to know

The investigation began in November 2022 when it was discovered that a California Highway Patrol employee, Rosa Isela Santistevan, 56, of Irvine, was unlawfully selling traffic collision report face pages. This led to the identification of the fraud ring, which involved multiple individuals and entities across Southern California.

CBS Los Angeles on MSN · 1d

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.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

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.

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Athens woman on UGA ticket search ends up losing $20,000 to scam artist

An Athens woman lost nearly $20,000 when she went online earlier this month looking to purchase tickets to a University of ...

FBI shares warning signs of romance scams as Valentine’s Day nears

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the FBI Springfield office is cautioning the public to be vigilant about online relationships, ...

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