(InvestigateTV) — Stolen cars are turning up at dealerships. Brendan Keefe reveals how criminals are tricking people and what you should watch out for. Plus, smishing scams are designed to trick you with just one click. We speak with a detective whose bold move shut one scheme down.
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Counterfeit Cars: Thieves are repackaging stolen cars by installing realistic Vehicle Identification Numbers, then using the fake VINs to get real titles. That’s how a single mom ended up buying a stolen car from a big dealership — before the police showed up at her house to seize her only means of transportation. Investigative Reporter Brendan Keefe shows you how to look for the real VIN so you don’t get taken for a ride…