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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.




         An ‘Army’ of Volunteer Sleuths Are Out Hunting for Your Stolen Car.  October 29, 2022,
         https://www.nytimes.com/ reports  that the volunteers scour Portland’s streets, alleys, and forest trying to locate stolen
         vehicles before they are shredded for parts.

         Car theft ring used software to steal hundreds of vehicles without the physical key fob, say police.
         October 18, 2022,  https://www.zdnet.com/ reports that Law Enforcement groups across France, Latvia, and Spain
         have arrested 31 suspects that used the software to steal vehicles without using a physical key fob.

         More Than a Dozen Arrested in $1 Million Car Theft Ring in Miami-Dade.  October 6, 2022,
         https://www.nbcmiami.com/ reports that suspects were renting vehicles and re-vinning them and selling them to
         dealerships .

         State charges garages, car dealers with ‘title washing’ fraud.  October 5, 2022, https://www.wnep.com/ reports
         that more than a dozen business and individuals were involved.  This includes a title company, garages, and a used
         car dealership.


         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

         •    Office of Odometer Fraud Investigation-Contact Information




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