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Fake Tow Companies Are Scamming LA Wildfire Victims

Season 2025 Episode 318

As wildfires burn through California, some tow companies are exploiting the chaos, fraudulently taking vehicles and demanding steep fees for their return. Officials urge drivers to verify tow services before signing anything. Some wildfire survivors are still searching for their cars.

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