Drivers are warned to keep an eye on fraudulent tow truck drivers trying to take advantage of tortured drivers across Los Angeles.
“These ‘towing trucks’ monitor radio traffic, rush to the crash scene and pretend to be useful tow truck operators,” the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office posted Wednesday.
According to the post, when an operator tows your vehicle, they will refuse to return the vehicle until the inflated fee is paid, or will refuse to return the vehicle.
“This is fraud and illegal,” the DA’s office said.
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Drivers were urged to beware of the following red flag after the accident.
Towing trucks that appear before calling towing companies or police towing drivers who insist on taking your car to a specific body shop
This post also shared tips on how to protect yourself.
Wait for police to agree to tow to your vehicle before waiting for police to arrive at the scene and ask if someone from emergency services called the tow truck for you and if so, they will check if they will not sign the documents until you speak to your insurance company or on California Highway Patrol.
Drivers were urged to report an emergency towing truck scam to local law enforcement or to California Department of Insurance to 800-927-4357.
