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What is NMVTIS you ask?

According to the website, The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is, among other things, a tool that
assists local, state, and federal law enforcement in investigating, deterring, and preventing vehicle-related crimes.

Please visit the website to learn more about NMVTIS and its Benefits to Law Enforcement.

Soaring car theft in NYC sees return of The Club. December 5, 2020, https://nypost.com/ reports that car theft is
so bad in New York City that some cops are steering people to an 80s throwback device.

Orange County leaders approve funding increase for auto theft task force. December 8, 2020,
https://www.ocregister.com/ reports that new funding for a countywide task force is aimed at professional thieves
and being funded through a small increase to vehicle registrations.

Group accused of damaging cars, sometimes with sledgehammers, in insurance fraud scheme.
December 9, 2020, https://abc7ny.com/ reports that nine people and 5 businesses were charged with insurance
fraud after a two year investigation.

4 in 5 vehicle-related thefts happen at night. December 18, 2020, https://www.motoringresearch.com/ reports that
according to UK car insurance, research shows thefts happen during the hours of darkness and peaks between
October and December.

Here you will find publications that could be used as a tool for the trade. If you have anything
you would like to share here please email it to enews@iaati.org.

• Dealer Fraud Prevention and Awareness Worksheet

• Fraud Prevention and Awareness-Dealer Offsite Delivery Checklist

• NCTFF-National Cargo Theft Prevention Task Force

• VEHICLE RENTAL/LEASING INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS: A FORCE MULTIPLIER

• TSA Rental Truck Brochure

• NHTSA “Preventing Auto Theft” Video (Please use and share)

• NHTSA “Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft” social graphics (Please use and share)

• Car Rental Security Contacts

• FBI Auto Theft Training Video

• A Guide to Vehicle Crimes Analysis
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