California, Hostage Scams

16 arrested in alleged auto insurance fraud scheme; California officials warn of ‘vehicle hostage’ scams
Investigators discovered that a non-sworn employee of the California Highway Patrol, Rosa Isela Santistevan, 56, of Irvine, allegedly was selling traffic collision reports.
California Drivers Warned of Spike in Vehicle Hostage Scams
Authorities are warning California drivers about a rise in vehicle hostage scams, where scammers demand money to release towed or impounded cars. The scam has become prevalent in Southern California,
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.
California drivers warned about predatory towing scam sweeping across state
They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them hostage for large amounts of money.
State officials warn of predatory towing scam targeting drivers just in collisions
Lauren Pozen details a new scam targeting drivers who were just involved in crashes that need their cars towed and what you should do if the same thing happens to you.
Vehicle hostage scams on the rise in Southern California, officials warn: What you need to know
LOS ANGELES - The California Department of Insurance is warning drivers about a rise in scams involving tow truck companies in Southern California. The scammers target car accident victims, holding their vehicles hostage for cash,
California Insurance Rates to Rise for More Than 600,000 Residents
California homeowners with Mercury General and Safeco policies are going to see their premiums increase this year.
State Farm versus California: In the battle over insurance rates, you could lose either way
California’s home insurance market is running out of worst-case scenarios. But one threat still looms large: further pullback or even a complete exit by its biggest player by far, State Farm General.
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Got into a car accident and a tow truck arrived immediately? It may be part of a scam
The California Department of Insurance issued a public service announcement this week warning drivers about the increase in car accident-related scams, which have become “prevalent” in ...
L.A. wildfires up the pressure on California’s insurance commissioner over industry ties
The devastation caused by the twin blazes has raised fresh questions about whether the state — and its top insurance ...
California homeowners will pay temporary fees to help pay for wildfire insurance claims
FAIR currently covers about 451,000 policies in California, according to the California Department of Insurance. Here's ...
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California insurance commissioner rejects State Farm’s request for 22% rate increase
State Farm responded by saying that it “must seriously consider its options within the California insurance market going ...
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California Sustainable Insurance Strategy (SIS) Allows FAIR Plan Assessment Recoupment
The devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles region earlier this year have caused enormous financial strain on recovery mechanisms, such as the ...
California lawmakers propose 10-bill package to tackle wildfire insurance crisis
The California Department of Insurance is backing a comprehensive package of 10 bills aimed at addressing the rising ...