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 ...

California officials are warning drivers to be on alert for a growing scam involving tow trucks and body shops that preys on people immediately after car accidents. The California Department of ...

A San Fernando Valley woman is warning the public to be aware after her car was stolen outside her home by a thief in a fake tow truck scam. KTLA's Angeli Kakade reports on May 3, 2025.

Imagine getting into a minor accident or dealing with a sudden vehicle breakdown in Torrance. Out of nowhere, a tow truck arrives, seemingly ready to help. What appears to be a simple tow service can ...

A Houston school-district cop has been charged with fraud after federal prosecutors say he worked with tow-truck companies to improperly impound vehicles and then split the fee drivers paid to get the ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The owner of a San Francisco tow truck company with history of criminal activities is now accused in an explosive plot to take out his competition. A federal indictment accuses ...

Authorities want you to be aware of a scam that's happening in a number of Pennsylvania counties. It's even spurred a campaign, "Know Your Tow." Rogue tow companies are taking advantage of people; ...

Scammers are suspected of preying upon vulnerable Eaton fire victims by fraudulently towing their cars during the initial days of the devastating blaze and then demanding excessive fees to retrieve ...

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