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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.




         As Hyundai/Kia Thefts Grow, 2 Victims of the TikTok Trend Show Us What Happened to Their Cars.
         August 27, 2022, https://www.caranddriver.com/ reports  that a bizarre internet trend has made Milwaukee a center
         point for this and explains how it happened.

         Police warn public of vehicle theft scam.  August 24, 2022, https://ktvz.com/ reports that several buyers in
         Vancouver were contacted to purchase their high-end vehicles through Facebook Marketplace buy a female.  A
         male would show for the test drive and would take off in the vehicle without the owner.

         Someone stole my truck.  I got a crash course on the wild black market for stolen cars.  August 23, 2022,
         https://www.npr.org/ has a story of one persons experience after having his 1999 Toyota Tacoma stolen and what
         he learned from the experience.

         Vehicle arson, heavy police activity in Tijuana leads U.S. consulate to issue shelter in place order.
         August 13, 2022, https://www.washingtontimes.com/ reports that 10 vehicles were set on fire and were linked to
         organized crime.


         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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