More than 1,000 cars, including a set of luxury vehicles in Maryland and Virginia, have been stolen by suspected “car cloners” in the past six years, according to a review of FBI and police reports by the News4 I-Team. “Car cloning” is a profitable and sophisticated form of car theft in which thieves mask the

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The manager of a new car dealership reported that a 2012 Porsche Panamera had been taken from the dealer using false information. The Porsche was reported stolen to the Roswell GA. Police Department. The Roswell PD verified the theft and entered the vehicle information into the state and federal crime computers which automatically activated the

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During the month of October 2014, the California Highway Patrol was investigating the theft of numerous cars taken by fraudulent information.  A dealer in Duarte, CA. was contacted where a suspect had used his true name however, used a false work address, and false Social Security number to purchase a 2007 BMW 328.  The ISU

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On February 24, 2012, an automotive dealership in Alexandria, Virginia discovered that one of their customers paid for a 2008 Maserati Gran Turismo with a fraudulent check and identification.  Unfortunately, the dealership didn’t realize the fraudulent activity until after the vehicle was transported to California at the request of the “customer.”  They reported this incident

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On Monday, December 5, 2011, an individual went to a dealership in Austin, Texas to buy a new pickup truck.  After meeting with a salesman, he agreed to buy a 2012 Ford F-350 truck. The man filled out the necessary financial paperwork and the sale was approved.  On Wednesday, December 7, 2011, the dealership discovered

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LoJack® continues to be No. 1 in theft recovery, with a recovery rate greater than 90% on cars and trucks. Since 1986, LoJack has recovered more than 300,000 stolen vehicles and construction equipment—worth nearly $4 billion. LoJack has had some incredible recovery stories over the course of its 25+ years. Below are the sports car

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