They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them ...

An organized ring in the Inland Empire is accused of towing vehicles to a body shop and demanding excessive fees for release.

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.

The scam involves your car being held "hostage" and you being forced to pay a large amount of money to get it back.

Investigators discovered that a non-sworn employee of the California Highway Patrol, Rosa Isela Santistevan, 56, of Irvine, ...

The California Department of Insurance has issued a public service announcement warning drivers in the state about increased ...

Officials charged 16 people who reportedly made a total of $217,000 by scamming accident victims in the LA area.

A tow truck often appears immediately after an accident ... Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara stated, "This type of scam is preying on drivers at their most vulnerable moments—immediately ...

This scam occurs when someone flags you down to let you know that ... scammers use can help you stay safe and avoid falling victim. Whether it’s a fake tow truck, a staged car accident, or someone ...