加利福尼亚州警告“车辆人质”骗局;诈骗者拖走事故受害者的汽车,要求高额费用。 California warns of "vehicle hostage" scam; scammers tow accident victims' cars, demand high fees.

加州当局警告南加州发生“汽车人质”骗局, 诈骗者以车祸受害者为目标, California authorities have warned of a "vehicle hostage" scam in Southern California, where scammers target car accident victims, tow their vehicles, and demand excessive fees for their release. 加利福尼亚保险部建议司机与其保险公司一起核查拖车公司,并避免签署文件,直至公司得到确认。 The California Department of Insurance advises drivers to verify tow truck companies with their insurers and avoid signing documents until the company is confirmed. 一项调查导致对16个人提出指控,据称他们通过伪造保险索赔收取了近217 000美元。 An investigation led to charges against 16 individuals who allegedly collected nearly $217,000 through fake insurance claims.