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flag California warns of "vehicle hostage" scam; scammers tow accident victims' cars, demand high fees.

flag 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. flag The California Department of Insurance advises drivers to verify tow truck companies with their insurers and avoid signing documents until the company is confirmed. flag An investigation led to charges against 16 individuals who allegedly collected nearly $217,000 through fake insurance claims.

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