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Officials warn of tow-truck scam targeting Eaton Fire victims
L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is now urging Eaton Fire survivors to come forward if they were targeted by fraudulent tow companies. The deceptive operators falsely claim to be contracted by Altadena officials and then proceed to tow vehicles without informing owners of the storage location, according to Barger's office.
Got into a car accident and a tow truck arrived immediately? It may be part of a scam
The scam involves your car being held "hostage" and you being forced to pay a large amount of money to get it back.
California Officials Warn of Tow Truck Scam Targeting Crash Victims
An organized ring in the Inland Empire is accused of towing vehicles to a body shop and demanding excessive fees for release.
‘Rampant’ tow truck scam targeting Southern California drivers, officials say
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.
Scammers towed Eaton fire victims' cars, held them hostage for cash, authorities say
Altadena residents who fell victim to tow-truck scammers following the Eaton fire are urged to report their experience.
Rental scams target Eaton Fire victims
Scammers are preying on Eaton Fire victims looking for rental homes near the fire zone in Pasadena. Doug Huberman owns Lexington Property Management in Arcadia.
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