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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.

Mother and Son Arrested in Katy Luxury Vehicle Theft Ring. August 13, 2021,
https://www.katymagazineonline.com/reports the duo had 6 local companies that they were operating the ring out
of.

5 cars stolen from showroom floor of Murfreesboro dealership. August 28, 2021, https://www.wkrn.com/
reports the thieves made off with $350,000 worth of vehicles after cutting the alarm and finding the keys.

Insurance experts share latest warning signs for rental car scams and online vehicle fraud. August 28, 2021,
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ reports the car rental scams involving insurance and paying with gift cards.

‘Used Car King of NY’ busted in prolific paper license plate scam. August 5, 2021, https://nypost.com/ reports
that he had sold over 3000 phony paper tags just this year, pocketing more than $250,000 from customers that
included gangbangers and car thieves,

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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