San Francisco’s cutthroat towing industry is under the microscope after City Attorney David Chiu announced the suspension of a local towing company for engaging in a slew of seedy practices, including benefits fraud. Chiu revealed that Auto Towing and its sketchy operators are banned from bidding on or securing City contracts, citing their predatory behavior and illegal activities. The firm and its associated individuals have been embroiled in controversy as owners Abigail Fuentes and Jose Badillo are now facing criminal charges for a welfare fraud scheme, as reported by the City Attorney’s Office.