… 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

… 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

… A new photo feature allows users to take a picture of the vehicle identification number with any camera-ready device, … of the NICB. “NICB’s free VINCheck tool helps car shoppers check on the known history of a vehicle through data made … but also those involved in accidents and unrecovered stolen vehicles. Over the past several years, VINCheck has …

Anonymous - 11/09/2021 - 00:05

… to combat metal theft, such as requiring scrap yards to check identification of any individual who sells them scrap metal, note the license plate of the vehicle used to transport the metal, maintain the information … theft, or are charging thieves with additional crimes if the theft caused damage to infrastructure or created a …

Anonymous - 10/24/2013 - 08:43