The Los Angeles Police Department and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) are warning motorists of a growing problem with unauthorized tow truck operators in the LA area.
These “bandit” tow truck operators monitor police radios and respond to accidents seeking to hook up vehicles and tow them to body shops or storage facilities where they are held hostage until the motorists and their insurance companies pay inflated towing, storage and possibly repair charges to get the vehicle back.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/70506514-nicb-lapd-bandit-tow-truck-scams/
“Across the country we’re seeing an alarming number of what we call staged accidents,” said Joe Wehrle, NICB president and chief executive officer. “These are crashes that are made to look like accidents, but in reality are carefully orchestrated scenarios aimed at collecting medical and vehicle damage payments from insurers. The simple truth is they are expensive and dangerous. We are working with our member insurance companies and law enforcement partners to put the people that commit these crimes behind bars.”
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/nicb/43814/
The National Insurance Crime Bureau, the Insurance Information Institute and the National Consumers League have joined together to alert victims of Sandy to the potential for fraud by unscrupulous contractors. A 30-second public service announcement urges Sandy victims to be alert to potential fraud schemes by contractors who are only looking to take their money while doing shoddy repairs or no repairs at all. Victims are advised to avoid pressure tactics and contractors going door to door. “If you didn’t request it, reject it.” People who suspect that they’re being scammed can call 1-800-TEL-NICB to report it.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53843-nicb-alert-to-sandy-victims-potential-for-fraud-by-contractors-psa
McGruff the Crime Dog is about to “Take A Bite Out Of Crime,” specifically financial and investment fraud. Researchers estimate that consumer financial fraud cost Americans over $50 billion a year. In addition, a survey by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation of U.S. adults age 40 and older found that more than 80 percent of respondents have been solicited to participate in a potentially fraudulent scheme, and over 40 percent of those surveyed could not identify classic red flags of fraud.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7195831-ncpc-finra-prevent-investment-fraud/
www.gillhopeexperiences.com *Warning* *Rip Off Report* *Important Notice* Scam Fraud
Gill Hope or Ambassador Hope of Prosperity Studios also called The President\'s Legacy - Hope on AFRICA.
Consumer Alert Small Business Advisory International Video Scams
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpSsWIYGij4[EXTRACT]
http://www.verified-safe.com/online-romance-scam/ - Online Romance Scam Prevention For U.S. Soldiers proceed with caution when corresponding with persons claiming to be U.S. Soldiers currently serving in Iraq, Afghanistan or elsewhere.
WHERE TO GO FOR HELP:Report the theft to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) (FBI-NW3C Partnership). Online: http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
For more information on computer safety & scam prevention visit http://www.Verified-Safe.com and remember you and verified safe can prevent identity theft & scams from happening to you.
http://www.scam-detector.com Scam Detector app for iPhone and Android (July 4) exposes over 500 of the world\\\\\\\'s most notorious scams and fraudulent activities. Learn how they work and protect yourself.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today issued a warning to the public about an organized scam involving sales of vehicles through the popular online market place, Craigslist.
Working with law enforcement agencies in the Chicago area and across the Midwest, NICB has identified nearly 100 instances of sales of vehicles that went sour when phony bank checks were used to pay for the vehicle.
“These scams are well organized and have all the appearances of being legitimate,” said NICB President and CEO Joe Wehrle. “But in the end, the criminal gets the car and the sellers or their financial institutions are left on the hook for thousands of dollars still owed on the car.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7523151-nicb-craigslist-auto-sales-scam/
Newton Group Transfers, the nation’s #1 trusted timeshare exit company, is releasing an updated version of The Consumer’s Guide to Timeshare Exit this week. Written by president and co‐founder of Newton Group Transfers, Gordon Newton, the free guide is the first of its kind to publish everything a timeshare owner should know before beginning the exit process in one place.
The easy‐to‐read, comprehensive guide sheds light on the industry, while disclosing confusing contractual language often used by resorts to keep customers in the dark. Having worked as an executive in the timeshare exit industry for over a decade, Newton shares his industry knowledge and best practices, as well as common scams to avoid.
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8399751-newton-group-transfers-timeshare-exits/
