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Tow-Truck Scammers Target Accident Victims in California

4/5/2026

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Tow-truck drivers in Southern California are scamming accident victims by charging excessive fees for vehicle retrieval.
Brittany Williams reported being charged $3,000 after a driver falsely claimed police sent him.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has issued a warning about these "tow truck bandits," who monitor radio traffic to arrive at crash scenes.
LAPD Lt. Scott Moffitt advised against signing blank invoices and urged caution if drivers refuse to tow vehicles to specified locations.
An investigation is underway to identify the scammer.

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Tow-truck drivers in Southern California are scamming accident victims by charging excessive fees for vehicle retrieval.
Brittany Williams reported being charged $3,000 after a driver falsely claimed police sent him.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has issued a warning about these "tow truck bandits," who monitor radio traffic to arrive at crash scenes.
LAPD Lt. Scott Moffitt advised against signing blank invoices and urged caution if drivers refuse to tow vehicles to specified locations.
An investigation is underway to identify the scammer.