… When Buying a Vehicle, Don’t Get “Taken for a Ride” Use NICB’s Free … service provided to the public to assist in determining if a vehicle has been reported as stolen, but not recovered, … the highest prices. Because most licensing agencies do not check for duplicate ownership when an out-of-state ownership …

stormtrooper - 08/28/2017 - 11:28

… you need to report the stolen car to the law enforcement? If you report your car as stolen immediately to police, … insurer -- another place you want to report your stolen vehicle to immediately -- providing information as to where … it to the police. However, before contacting police, check with your parents to see if they have moved the car or …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 03/22/2022 - 10:52

… stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the … model cars and trucks are excellent, but they don’t work if you don’t use them. Far too many thefts occur because the … tracked via computer. Considering a used vehicle purchase? Check out VINCheck®, a free vehicle history service for …

Anonymous - 07/12/2017 - 14:49

… stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the … is a severe economic hardship for its victims—especially if a vehicle is uninsured. That is why NICB continues to … tracked via computer. Considering a used vehicle purchase? Check out VINCheck®, a free vehicle history service for …

MCurtis@nicb.org - 09/18/2018 - 06:57

… stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the … is a severe economic hardship for its victims—especially if a vehicle is uninsured. That is why NICB continues to … tracked via computer. Considering a used vehicle purchase? Check out VINCheck ®, a free vehicle history service for …

edminister01 - 09/18/2018 - 08:00

… stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the … model cars and trucks are excellent, but they don't work if you don't use them. Far too many thefts occur because the … tracked via computer. Considering a used vehicle purchase? Check out VINCheckSM, a free vehicle history service for …

edminister01 - 07/12/2017 - 07:49

… stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the … for many to lose their vehicle to theft—especially if a vehicle is uninsured. That is why NICB continues to … tracked via computer. Considering a used vehicle purchase? Check out VINCheck, a free vehicle history service for …

edminister01 - 08/31/2015 - 08:28

… stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the … is a severe economic hardship for its victims—especially if a vehicle is uninsured. That is why NICB continues to … tracked via computer. Considering a used vehicle purchase? Check out VINCheck, a free vehicle history service for …

edminister01 - 07/31/2016 - 20:00

… why consumers should be careful when buying a used vehicle, especially one that's price "too good to be true." … that all new and used car dealers be licensed and bonded. If law enforcement confiscates a vehicle from an individual … to help you avoid becoming a victim of vehicle cloning: Check the VIN with the department of motor vehicles Use …

edminister01 - 01/23/2015 - 07:00

… Did you know one motor vehicle theft was reported every 41 seconds in the United … Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority and the Texas “IF YOU LIKE IT, LOCK IT” state auto theft campaign visit … may give you a discount for certain anti-theft devices. Check with your company or agent for details. NICB recommends …

Anonymous - 09/23/2019 - 11:16

… closely with other WisDOT divisions like the DMV to solve vehicle-related crimes in Wisconsin. Recently, the WSP was … Unit that an individual attempted to title a suspected stolen vehicle at a DMV customer service center in northwest … Challenger valued at approximately $33,000. A records check indicated the vehicle had been reported stolen by a …

wshimkus@nicb.org - 08/31/2023 - 14:51

… Fraudulent Cashier's Check Midwest Region agents were aware of numerous member company insured’s vehicles being stolen by using fraudulent cashier’s checks. Agents monitored … any NCIC active theft entries, though observed the same vehicle listed for sale two days prior on Craigslist for …

AOcasio@nicb.org - 11/16/2020 - 10:40

… felony counts of insurance fraud and reporting a false vehicle theft after allegedly misrepresenting when and where his vehicle was stolen from in order to receive an undeserved insurance … next morning. His insurance company issued him a $4,165 check for his claim. An investigation by the San Diego County …

fleon@nicb.org - 11/30/2020 - 11:18

… Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, etc. False vehicle identification numbers (VINs) can easily be obtained … request an insurance company inspection before buying. If possible, get an expert appraisal and/or insurance policy … your bike, don’t turn over the title until the funds (check or money order) have cleared the bank. Use common …

stormtrooper - 08/28/2017 - 11:30

… Martinez told troopers that she had no paperwork for the vehicle, and it had dealer plates attached. Officials say the … had been tampered with. After law enforcement requested to check the vehicle's secondary VIN, they say it also appeared … attached tag confirmed that the stopped 2018 Escalade was stolen from Pennsylvania, according to law enforcement. The …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 12/05/2023 - 13:49

… the nation. NICB urges caution; don’t rush to buy a used vehicle, especially if the price looks too good to be true. After a disaster, … mask a mold or odor problem. Get a vehicle history report. Check a trusted database service. You can check NICB’s free …

MCurtis@nicb.org - 07/17/2019 - 04:12

… car buyers. In Southeast Texas alone, more than 17,000 vehicle flood claims have been reported, according to the … a free tool called VINCheck that allows consumers to check a vehicle for “red flags”.  “This tool is designed to help consumers determine if a car has been reported as stolen, but not recovered, or …

MCurtis@nicb.org - 09/26/2019 - 09:10

… their own stolen cars.  Police urge residents to call 911 if a stolen vehicle is located and unoccupied so officers can check for prints.  If you see somebody driving your stolen …

CLlapitan@nicb.org - 02/07/2022 - 13:03

… from a private party, avoid custom or “assembled vehicle.” Take the motorcycle to a local dealership for … your bike, don’t turn over the title until the funds (check or money order) have cleared the bank. Use common … your keys. Remove the key and lock your motorcycle even if stored in a garage. You may want to invest in additional …

MCurtis@nicb.org - 08/28/2019 - 03:34

… insurance policy that was allegedly obtained by using a stolen bank check. Investigation also indicated  that the same subject … filed claims with both insurance companies for a stolen vehicle. The NICB agent provided both insurance claim files …

AOcasio@nicb.org - 10/19/2020 - 14:08

… Stolen Checks An NICB Agent received a request from a SIU for … policy that was obtained by allegedly using a stolen check.  A discovery was made  that the same individual … were filed with both insurance companies for a stolen vehicle.  The NICB Agent provided both member companies claim …

AOcasio@nicb.org - 10/09/2020 - 12:24

… component in the fight against insurance fraud and vehicle theft: greater public awareness of these crimes and … insurance crime. We All Pay the Price for Insurance Crime: If You Suspect Fraud, Speak Up! As more people learn about … Visit our Report Fraud section for more information Check before You Buy that Vehicle with NICB’s VINCheck® Our …

stormtrooper - 09/05/2017 - 09:49

… trip, the last thing on your mind is becoming a victim of vehicle theft. Unfortunately, it is a very real possibility. … were stolen in 2022, marking a 7% increase over 2021.  If you’re planning on a road trip, it’s important to remain … families safe.  Before heading out, drivers should double check their insurance policy. While liability insurance is …

AFaulhaber@nicb.org - 06/06/2023 - 12:43

… always, buyers should be careful when considering a used vehicle purchase in the weeks and months following a disaster … as "salvage" or a total loss. It also alerts users if a vehicle has been stolen and is still unrecovered. Home … expectations should be detailed Demand references and check them out Ask to see the salesperson's driver's license …

edminister01 - 03/28/2016 - 06:00

… the Labor Day weekend, by jet, train, car, and motorcycle. If you are one of the tens of thousands of motorcyclists … from a private party, avoid custom or “assembled vehicle.” Take the motorcycle to a local dealership for … your bike, don’t turn over the title until the funds (check or money order) have cleared the bank. Use common …

Anonymous - 08/31/2020 - 06:00

… from unlocked vehicles. Here are a few tips from CCPD if you are a firearm owner.  Lock your vehicle every time Do not leave firearms unattended in your … Law Library tips in case your weapon gets lost or stolen. Check the sales receipt. If you bought the gun from a …

WProvazek@nicb.org - 05/05/2025 - 14:43

… David Renaud talks about how car thieves are taking the vehicle identification number, or VIN, of your car and placing it on a stolen vehicle for resale. CBS46 News If you're buying a car and you're worried it might be stolen, … Insurance Crime Bureau's website to run an online VIN check. The website offers a free service that tells you if a …

edminister01 - 01/28/2015 - 11:06

… Wednesday on charges including grand theft, dealing in stolen property, and towing violations, Miami-Dade jail … Avenue in Miami going back to 2023. A friend would check on the vehicle to make sure it was running and the battery wasn't …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 02/11/2025 - 14:48

… any pipeline system, railroad car, motor truck, or other vehicle, or from any tank or storage facility, station house, … with cargo theft isn’t necessarily the amount of what is stolen, but what is stolen. Common targets include food, … organizations to: Screen employees . Conduct a background check to screen all employees, including drivers, warehouse …

Anonymous - 09/11/2020 - 12:06

… organized fraud of $50,000 or more, grand theft of a vehicle, unlawful vehicle subleasing, and obtaining property … idea where the Silverado was, the report said. A records check showed Guardia had nearly 20 vehicles under his name, … to fraudulently obtain the vehicles," the report said. "If the defendant had provided the correct information and had …

VSanchez@nicb.org - 05/22/2025 - 07:05