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 ...

Southern California motorists are being warned of a scam involving tow truck companies targeting people who’ve been in a car accident and retaining vehicles until payment is received. The California ...

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 ...

The organization is urging policyholders to familiarize themselves with the warning signs of insurance fraud and report suspected schemes to insurers or law enforcement. By increasing public awareness ...

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. In early ...

A woman is drawing attention online to the so-called “tow truck scam,” which she nearly fell for recently after someone ...

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 ...

California Highway Patrol officers chased a suspect driver in Los Angeles County wanted for driving the wrong way on Wednesday night. Details: https://ktla.com/news ...