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Public Affairs
… videos, public service announcements, news releases, etc. If You Suspect Fraud, Speak Up! We all pay the price for … more information and to report fraud anonymously to NICB. Check NICB’s VINCheck® Before Buying a Vehicle Our most popular NICB consumer service is VINCheck , …
stormtrooper - 09/05/2017 - 09:49
Five arrested in Mississippi for ‘organized theft operation’
… F-350 that had been purchased using a fraudulent cashier’s check. After realizing the check was counterfeit, the vehicle’s owner activated the truck’s OnStar tracking device, … in Claiborne County. Deputies responded and located the stolen F-350. While investigating the scene, deputies said an …
[email protected] - 07/29/2025 - 09:30
VIN Cloning Continues to be a Growing Trend
… 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
CCPD: 64 stolen firearms have been recovered since January
… 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 …
[email protected] - 05/05/2025 - 14:43
Tow truck driver arrested in theft of $545K Ferrari F8 Spider in Miami
… 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 …
[email protected] - 02/11/2025 - 14:48
Miami-Dade man bought 10 vehicles in 1 month in alleged ‘credit bust out' fraud
… 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 …
[email protected] - 05/22/2025 - 07:05
Cargo Theft
… shipments Hijacking – Forcibly taking control of a vehicle in transit Thefts for ransom schemes – Taking of … crimes: Screen every employee Conduct a background check on every employee, including those with access to the … to contact their respective dispatch or law enforcement if they observe or suspect being a target of a cargo crime. …
Anonymous - 09/11/2020 - 12:06
Digitalization of the Supply Chain Risks Exploitation and Increased Cargo Theft
… chain: Screen every employee . Conduct a background check on every employee including those with access to the … used by individuals within the supply chain are valid and if determined to be Voice Over Internet Protocol, to take … windows are well lit. Install alarm surveillance systems, vehicle and cargo tracking, immobilizers, and advanced …
[email protected] - 06/24/2025 - 16:30
NICB's Popular VINCheck Service Enhanced With Photo Search Capability
… 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
Thieves Turn Copper Theft into Gold
… 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
Identity Theft
… to file multiple claims in a short period of time. Vehicle finance fraud/theft: using stolen or altered … to steal your information. To make sure a site is secure, check for URL misspellings. Secure sites will have an "s" … a padlock icon. Use two-factor authentication protocols if available: many institutions offer dual-identity …
stormtrooper - 08/28/2017 - 11:28
3 arrested after Cape Coral home raid face judge
… raid leads to arrests involving drugs, grand theft and stolen IDs. WINK News showed you how Cape Coral police raided … “Together, they were able to come up with fraudulent check schemes, and they were actually a part of kind of a … are fraud, grand theft, selling stolen items, theft of a vehicle, trafficking marijuana and cocaine. He was granted a …
[email protected] - 03/08/2024 - 12:59
NICB Wins ACE Award for Best Small Communications Team
… Katrina: 10 Years Later Corvette Purchased with Phony Bank Check in Craigslist Scam 46 Years Later Omaha Man is Reunited with Stolen Motorcycle The following quote is the write-up from … they learn about Crime Bureau innovations, such as the Vehicle Identification Number Check used to help identify …
edminister01 - 12/03/2015 - 10:07
NICB Warns of Increased Cargo Theft in 2025
… supply chain: Screen every employee . Conduct a background check on every employee including those with access to the … used by individuals within the supply chain are valid and if determined to be Voice Over Internet Protocol, to take … windows are well lit. Install alarm surveillance systems, vehicle and cargo tracking, immobilizers, and advanced …
[email protected] - 06/24/2025 - 16:45
NICB Unveils New Public Website
… look for indications that a used car has been salvaged or stolen. In the seven weeks following Hurricane Harvey, … and law enforcement to combat insurance fraud and vehicle theft. The new website offers news and videos on … needs and get information on training—all free-of-charge. Check our website frequently to see new stories featuring …
[email protected] - 12/04/2017 - 14:00
NICB People, Passion, Purpose – Part I
… Requests typically encompass assistance in building a vehicle identification number, helping identify stolen or … been involved in major crimes. Member Companies call to check if a vehicle reported as a theft has been entered or …
Anonymous - 10/10/2011 - 12:23
It's March, But It Looks Like a Winter Wonderland Across Many States
… your snowmobile takes only a few common-sense steps. If you are not using your snowmobile, remove the keys and … device preventing it from being connected to another vehicle. Lastly, keep its registration up to date. As the … removed, contact your insurer first, and be certain to check the license and references of a contractor before …
Anonymous - 03/17/2021 - 08:00
Looking for a secondary VIN? NICB can help members of law enforcement
… Requests typically include assistance in building a VIN (vehicle identification number), helping identify stolen or burned vehicles and searching for information on … back as the 1920s. We have a mirror image of NCIC and can check the status of an NCIC entry and the purged files. Any …
Anonymous - 02/09/2016 - 10:35