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California
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
Law
fromMoneywise
19 hours ago

Towing scams are surging across the U.S. - and one NYC case shows just how brazen these companies have become

Clutch Towing in Brooklyn continues to operate despite a settlement for overcharging customers, leaving victims like Michael Medved with hefty fees.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Campaign promises offered as assurances on California's troubled resi insurance market

Pacific Palisades residents face a $1.5 million gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs after last year's fire.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs over seat belt defect

Lucid Motors recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs due to improperly welded seat belt anchors, posing safety risks during collisions.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Car finance scandal compensation scheme revealed for millions of UK motorists

The FCA has announced a compensation scheme for 12 million drivers mis-sold car loans, with payouts averaging £830.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to millions affected by car finance scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of donations to support unbiased reporting without paywalls.
Education
fromWIRED
6 days ago

A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn't Work

Waymo's self-driving cars struggled to stop for school buses, leading to dangerous incidents and a federal recall.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Park a Tesla In This Company's Lot and You Might Get a Ticket - Or Worse

At Stellantis headquarters, driving a company car gets you the best parking spots - but driving anything else can get you the boot. When the Jeep parent company ordered employees back to the office five days a week at its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus, workers discovered that parking a Tesla or Hyundai in a spot reserved for Stellantis vehicles could earn them a ticket from security.
Cars
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. model lured victims through dating apps then stole from them, prosecutors say. Now she's headed to trial.

At her trial, we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this defendant exploited trust built through online relationships to gain access to victims' homes and steal from them. Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end.
LA real estate
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Fake lawyer who used real bar number to practice law pleads guilty

A man in Las Vegas pleaded guilty to impersonating a lawyer using another attorney's bar number.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

California 'beauty pageant queen' admits to running massive Ponzi scheme

Maria Dickerson, also known as Dulce Pino, set up a shell company and used it to convince over 100 investors to give her around $10 million. As part of the alleged scheme that lasted from 2020 to about 2024, Pino told them that the company, Creative Legal Fundings of CA, had significant startup capital and support from an established CEO.
Fundraising
#ftc-enforcement
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
California
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

California Cracking Down On Supercar Owners Illegally Using Montana License Plates - Above the Law

California is cracking down on residents using Montana LLC registrations to evade sales taxes and emissions rules on luxury vehicles.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

LAPD officer under investigation for allegedly taking cash from unlocked Tesla

An LAPD Transit Services Division officer is under investigation for allegedly stealing $700 from an unlocked Tesla, claiming he intended to book it as evidence but forgot.
#real-estate-fraud
SF real estate
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money's abrupt closure has prompted investigation into complaints from over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, with authorities examining whether this represents business failure or fraud.
SF real estate
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money's abrupt closure has prompted investigation into complaints from over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, with authorities examining whether this represents business failure or fraud.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Larry Magid: Beware of online scams

Americans lost at least $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, with older adults over 60 losing more than $4.8 billion, primarily through phishing and romance scams that exploit trust and technology unfamiliarity.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

California father facing child abuse charges after son crashes on modified e-motorcycle

The 39-year-old father pleaded not guilty to charges of felony child endangerment and abuse and a misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He would face a maximum of six years in prison if convicted on all counts.
SF parents
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The 49 driller killer': steps to avoid locksmith scams

Rogue locksmiths use bait-and-switch tactics, advertising low prices online then charging 10 times more upon arrival, exploiting vulnerable customers locked out of their homes.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Scout Motors Gets Hit By Another Volkswagen Dealer Lawsuit

Scout Motors, a Volkswagen Group EV brand, faces multiple lawsuits from dealers opposing its direct-to-consumer sales model, claiming it violates dealership agreements.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

It starts with a tap on the shoulder and ends with being fleeced. Alleged ATM scam duo sought

Scammers target elderly ATM users by observing PIN entry, dropping money as distraction, and swapping real cards with counterfeits to steal thousands of dollars.
#arson
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Towing Company Owner Sentenced to Federal Prison for Arson of Rivals' Trucks, Insurance Fraud

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Towing Company Owner Sentenced to Federal Prison for Arson of Rivals' Trucks, Insurance Fraud

Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Romance fraud: warning over scam that turns victims into insurance cheats

Scammers recruit romantic partners into staged accidents or fake insurance claims to exploit victims' identities and trigger fraudulent payouts, harming victims' insurance and credit records.
#driving-instruction
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Cars

Driving instructor watching a movie on his phone during lesson among 160 complaints made to RSA by learners

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Cars

Driving instructor watching a movie on his phone during lesson among 160 complaints made to RSA by learners

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump administration says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures

American families should have confidence that our school bus and truck drivers are following every letter of the law and that starts with receiving proper training before getting behind the wheel, Duffy said.
US news
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Number of learner drivers attempting to cheat soars by staggering amount

Attempts to cheat UK driving tests rose 47% to 2,844 cases in the year to September 2025, driven largely by technology-assisted cheating and impersonation.
Higher education
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

'Ghost students' stealing millions in financial aid from CA community colleges, investigation finds

Online "ghost student" scammers use stolen or fake identities to enroll in community colleges and collect financial aid, costing millions and overwhelming admissions staff.
#tesla
Law
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Campbell resident's stolen ID used to work as a rideshare driver

Crimes included assaults and stalking by people under the influence, vehicle and retail thefts, threats, and identity fraud across several local streets.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Half of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Crashes Are Waymos

2,150 ADAS/ADS incidents show Waymo vehicles made up just over half; most crashes were property damage, revealing autonomy is not yet reliably safe.
New York City
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

DMV, NYPD investigating Brooklyn auto repair shop accused of holding cars hostage

State to State Automotive is under DMV and NYPD investigation for allegedly holding customers' cars and charging escalating storage fees.
#auto-insurance
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fitness fraud: gym goers warned over fake deals on memberships and personal trainers

Scammers exploit New Year fitness promotions with cloned ads, fake trainers, and counterfeit apps to steal payments and harvest user data.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

eBay's buyer protection loophole leaves a customer empty-handed

eBay's Money Back Guarantee policy promises item delivery to the buyer not just their ZIP code. The guarantee only says the delivery must have the recipient's address, showing the zip code (or international equivalent) that matches the one on the order details page. It says nothing about only checking or verifying the ZIP code in a dispute. When you provided USPS's evidence, eBay owed you a human intervention. Federal Trade Commission rules against deceptive business practices require companies to honor advertised guarantees.
E-Commerce
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Campbell resident's stolen ID used to work as a rideshare driver

Multiple incidents involved assault, stalking, theft, burglary, drug possession, identity fraud, and disorderly conduct across several local streets.
fromKqed
1 month ago

These California Trucking Schools Broke State Laws. Regulators Couldn't Do Anything About It | KQED

The sudden closure derailed his career plans. A trucking job was a path forward, he said, a way to earn a better living than his current rotation of gig jobs, such as putting up blinds and detailing cars. He had quit working, paid about $2,000 in tuition and fees to attend the trucking school and was hiring a babysitter to take care of his two kids so he could attend class for a few hours each day.
California
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Good intentions do not protect brokers from trust account violations

Brokers must implement end-to-end trust fund systems proving penny-perfect compliance; intent does not excuse control failures or inadequate supervision.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Auto shop class is thriving. Community college students basically fix your car for free

The workers' uniforms are smudged with stains earned underneath a car, wrench in hand. Their repair garage teems with an array of inoperable vehicles and twisted metal. One car's wheels have been removed; another sports a mangled fender. Here, the labor is free - and the mechanics are earning college credits. Los Angeles Trade-Technical College offers the largest community college auto repair program in the region, turning out graduates ready to work at dealership service centers, independent shops and the fleet departments of municipalities,
Higher education
Law
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former driving school owner gets 1 day in jail for RMV bribery scheme

Carlos Cardosa bribed an RMV examiner to obtain driver's licenses for unqualified applicants; he pleaded guilty and received one-day imprisonment, home incarceration, and a fine.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Former East Bay private school principal charged with wage theft

A former East Bay private school principal faces felony charges for alleged wage theft, tax evasion and embezzlement involving teachers' pay and retirement deductions.
California
fromABC30 Fresno
2 months ago

CA loses $160M in federal funds for delayed cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses

Federal government withheld $160 million from California for delaying cancellation of 17,000 commercial driver's licenses held by immigrants.
Law
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

How California DMV investigates medical suspensions of a driver's license

When the DMV receives a report of a condition affecting driving, it investigates and may suspend a license pending reexamination; vision exams may be required.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Uber - a target of car crash lawsuits - pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees

Uber-backed initiative would cap attorney fees at 25% in vehicle collision cases, which lawyers say will reduce access to legal representation and income.
US news
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Scammers solicit gift card purchases posing as district attorney

Scammers impersonating the Santa Barbara County district attorney contact residents by email and text to solicit gift card purchases and personal information.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

I heard noises under my rental car. Now I have a $2,000 bill from National!

Returned a defective rental quickly; the company pursued a $2,000 damage claim without evidence, photos, or explanation despite employee acknowledgment.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Millions of Californians had this placard. Then the DMV cracked down.

California DMV's enforcement reforms and sting operations sharply reduced disabled parking placard abuse and related citations statewide.
#waymo
Law
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Facing judgments and fines, fraudulent Florida mover files for bankruptcy

A Fort Lauderdale mover filed for bankruptcy after facing more than $310,000 in judgments, attorney fees, and a separate $110,000 state fine and operating ban.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Uber's Controversial Ballot Measure Seeks Caps on Lawyers Fees in Traffic Crashes - Streetsblog California

Uber is funding a California ballot measure to cap contingency attorney fees and limit medical-cost recovery in crash lawsuits amid scrutiny over rider safety.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

He helped take over a dead man's Sherman Oaks home. Now he'll spend more than 16 years in prison

Man sentenced over 16 years for burglary, identity theft, and wire fraud tied to a dismembered homeowner and a fraudulent $1.5 million home sale.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Former California udge convicted in fraud scheme appears to be practicing law again

Former judge Israel Claustro pleaded guilty to felony mail fraud, reactivated his law license, and is now working with a law firm while awaiting sentencing.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Cars are vanishing from driveways. Mystery tow truck thefts leave SoCal drivers angry, uneasy

An unlabeled white tow truck has been stealing vehicles from residential driveways across San Bernardino County, often without proper repossession notifications to police.
fromwww.presstelegram.com
2 months ago

California woman accused of causing 2 crashes months apart that killed 3

A 24-year-old woman suspected of causing a crash that killed two people in Long Beach over the weekend is also accused of fatally striking a bicyclist in the city's Alamitos Beach neighborhood in October, authorities said. Ahkeyajahnique Owens, 24, of Long Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 7, pleaded not guilty to one count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence to an Oct. 6 crash along Fourth Street near Bonito Avenue that left 35-year-old Raul Augustin Gallopa critically injured, according to authorities and court records.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Suspects arrested in Livermore pray with me' scam

The theft was reported outside a business in the 1600 block of North Vasco Road. The victim, a Livermore resident, told police that a woman in a car asked to pray together, held her hands, and slipped replica gold jewelry onto her wrist. After the woman drove off, the victim realized her real gold bracelet, worth more than $500, was gone, police said.
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