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Episode 327
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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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