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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Fraud Indicators

Some of the most common vehicle theft fraud schemes include:

Owner Give-Ups: The vehicle owner lies about the theft of his vehicle and then orchestrates its destruction to collect insurance money. He claims his vehicle was stolen, but then it is found burned or heavily damaged in a secluded area, submerged in a lake, or in extreme cases, buried underground.
30-Day Specials: Owners whose vehicles need extensive repairs oftentimes perpetrate the 30-day Special scam. They will report the vehicle stolen and hide it for 30 days -- just long enough for the insurance company to settle the claim. Once the claim is paid, the vehicle is often found abandoned.
Export Fraud: After securing a bank loan for a new vehicle, an owner obtains an insurance policy for it. The owner reports the vehicle stolen to a U.S. law enforcement agency, but in reality it was illegally shipped overseas to be sold on the black market. The owner then collects on the insurance policy, as well as any illegal profits earned through overseas conspirators who sell the vehicle.
Phantom Vehicles: An individual creates a phony title or registration to secure insurance on a non-existent vehicle. The insured then reports the vehicle stolen before filing a fraudulent insurance claim. Oftentimes antique or luxury vehicles are used in this scheme, since these valuable vehicles produce larger insurance settlements.

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Auto Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority Grants

The Louisiana Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority (LATIFPA) is a public agency within the Department of Insurance (DOI) that was created under Act 711 of the 2004 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. Its purpose is to combat motor vehicle insurance fraud, including fraud by theft and other criminal acts, through a statewide cooperative effort of generating funds to enhance or finance fraud prevention efforts. Act 711 also establishes an Automobile Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority Fund within the LATIFPA. This specially created funding mechanism will be used to collect and disburse funds through a grant process for the purpose of reducing motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud.

LATIFPA awards three types of grants:

Law Enforcement Grants will be awarded to state agencies, local governing authorities and law enforcement agencies to promote more efficient and effective law enforcement of vehicle theft investigation, enforcement and prevention through the establishment of automobile theft enforcement teams and other detection/apprehension devices and programs.Funds may also be awarded to state, parish and municipal law enforcement agencies for the purpose of promoting more efficient and effective law enforcement activities of insurance fraud investigation, enforcement and prevention and enforcement efforts, targeting areas of the state that have large motor vehicle theft problems.
Prosecution Grants will be awarded to prosecutorial agencies within the State of Louisiana to enhance the prosecution of vehicle theft and insurance fraud through programs designed to increase the number of vehicle theft and insurance fraud cases by dedicating funding for the hiring of prosecutors, investigators and analysts to work exclusively on those cases specific to vehicle theft offenses and other offenses of insurance fraud.
Public Awareness/Fraud Education and Prevention Grants will be awarded to state agencies, local governing authorities and law enforcement agencies to promote public awareness and community and student education on vehicle theft prevention and insurance fraud.

Grant Applications, Grant Award Guidelines and Grant Policies and Procedures will be made available on the website in the near future.

For more information please review the information on the DOI website linked below or contact LATIFPA directly using the information provided.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Car Stolen in Europe

Car Stolen in Europe in 1993 Recovered in sharon, Connecticut Rare 1958 Ferrari Found

In the evening on Thursday, 09/04/2008, the Connecticut State Police Motor Vehicle Task Force and the Connecticut State Police Auto Theft Task Force conducted a joint investigation to attempt to recover a stolen 1958 Ferrari 250 PF.

This investigation was initiated in June of 2008 after State Police Motor Vehicle Fraud Task Force Troopers developed information about the stolen Ferrari that was registered in the state of Connecticut. The investigation revealed that a Ferrari was reported stolen in Spain in 1993 The car was smuggled into the United States through New Jersey. The stolen Ferrari was initially registered and titled in New Jersey in 1994. It had been initially registered with a false Vehicle Identification Number and was involved in multiple paper sales and transfers over the next several years in New Jersey.

The vehicle was ultimately sold to an apparent unsuspecting buyer in Connecticut in 2000 for $550,000.00. According to exotic car enthusiasts, the 1958 Ferrari 250 PF is valued between $4,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

The criminal investigation revealed that the car was reported stolen in Spain in 1993. The original Police report identified the victim from Switzerland. Interpol assisted in this investigation, as well as the original owner/victim. State Police investigators obtained copies of all Spanish and Swiss documents relating to the stolen Ferrari and they were all translated to English.

The theft report was confirmed and the true ownership was established to be a subject from Switzerland. The victim never accepted the insurance claim as he believed that the Ferrari was so rare and valuable that it would eventually turn up somewhere in the world intact.

The Connecticut State Police investigation discovered that the unsuspecting buyer purchased the vehicle in New Jersey in 2000. The Ferrari was added to a collection of Exotic vehicles owned by the Connecticut buyer.

State Police Investigators submitted a search and seizure warrant to Superior Court for the subject's residence in Sharon, Connecticut. The stolen vehicle was located and seized. The investigation is continuing.

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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Auto Theft Saturation Patrol-City of Hartford

On 06-26-07 the Connecticut Auto Theft Regional Task Force in conjunction with the Hartford Police Department and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) conducted a joint saturation patrol focusing on the south end of the city of Hartford. Detectives from the Statewide Fugitive Task Force also participated in the operation.

One, on-sight Occupied Stolen Motor Vehicle arrest.

Arrested- Sanchez, Anthony (DOB 03/07/88) of 62 Bond St. Hartford, CT.

Charges: Larceny 1st, Possession of Burglar Tools

Court: GA#14

Date: 06/27/07

Bond: $75,000.

As a result of the operation a total of six vehicles were recovered with a total value of $31,075.

Recovered Stolen Vehicles

94 Saturn
94 Saturn
95 Mitsubishi
90 Toyota Camry
93 Honda Civic
04 Nissan Maxima

Also two misdemeanor summons issued for violation of Illegally Operating a Mini Cycle.

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Sunday, January 11, 2009

State Police Under Cover Investigation/Operation Leads to Auto Theft Arrests and Recovered Stolen Vehicles

After an extensive under cover operation during which State Police Detectives, from the Connecticut State Police Auto Theft Unit and other State Police Task Forces, were able to discover and breech an auto theft ring. On 02/04/2008 a joint operation involving stolen "retagged" vehicles was conducted by these State Police Detectives. This operation came to a successful conclusion at the I-95 exit 22 rest stop in Fairfield where three vehicles were seized at the scene and four individuals were arrested for a variety of charges related to an organized auto theft ring. Uniformed Officers from the Bridgeport Police Department and the Fairfield Police Department assisted at the scene. The arrested persons were transported to Troop G for processing and are being held on bond for court appearances.

Arrested:

1. Juan Borrome DOB 11/16/1983

3395 Reservoir Oval, Bronx, NY

Charges: Larceny 1st (2 cts) 53a-122, Possession of a Vehicle with an Altered VIN (2 cts.) 14-149, and Conspiracy related to the above charges. Bond- $250,000.00 cash, Court- GA 2.

2. Estaban Dejesus DOB 05/01/1986

1820 Lori Place Bronx, NY

Charges: Larceny 1st (2 cts.) 53a-122, Possession of a Vehicle with an Altered VIN (2 cts.) 14-149, and Conspiracy related to the above charges. Bond- $250,000.00 cash, Court- GA 2

3. Edwin Gonzalez DOB 08/11/1977

#77 6th Street, Bridgeport, CT.

Charges: Larceny 1st (2 cts.) 53a-122, Possession of a Vehicle with an Altered VIN (2 cts.) 14-149, and Conspiracy related to the above charges. Bond- $250,000.00

cash, Court- GA 2. Additionally Edwin Gonzalez was charged with Larceny 1st, and Possession of a Vehicle with an Altered VIN as a result of the search warrant. Also, an outstanding arrest warrant was served on Gonzalez, charging him with Larceny 1st

(2 cts.) 53a-122, Conspiracy, and Possession of a Vehicle with an Altered VIN (2cts.).

4. Juan Contreras DOB 03/06/1981

#760 Melrose Ave, Bronx, NY

Charges: Larceny 1st (2cts.) 53a-122, Possession of a Vehicle with an Altered VIN (2cts.) 14-149, and Conspiracy related to the above charges. Bond- $250,000.00 cash, Court- GA 2.

Vehicles recovered: The following stolen vehicles were seized as evidence – 2005 Cadillac Escalade, color white valued at $34,675.00 and a 2005 Nissan Murano, color gray, valued at $22,225.00. Under further investigation is a 2001 BMW 330 I.

Related to this investigation, a search and seizure warrant was executed at 1316 Pembroke Street Bridgeport, CT. Identified and seized at this location was a stolen 2004 Toyota Camry color gray valued at $14,325.00.

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Thursday, January 8, 2009

Don't do these things!

DON'T leave your keys in your car while warming it up on cold mornings, or while pumping gas at the gas station, or when running into a convenience store or when dropping off the kids at day-care, etc. Thieves will steal anything that is an easy target.
DON'T leave personal possessions (purse, laptop computer, packages from stores, cellular telephone, etc.) in your vehicle where they can be seen.
DON'T hide a key in or on your vehicle. Thieves break into cars searching for keys.
DON'T hide a firearm in your vehicle.

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Monday, January 5, 2009

Special Tips to Protect Bicycles, Motorcycles, and Trail Bikes

Mark the vehicle with an identification number recommended by your local law enforcement agency. Your driver's license number, preceded by the two-letter state code that issued the license, is a good choice.
Park out of sight in a garage or basement, or use a cover.
Always lock your bicycle with a case-hardened chain or cable and lock, winding the cable through the frame and both wheels and then around a fixed object.
Watch out for key numbers. Some motorcycle manufacturers stamp the key number on the lock. With this number, anyone can go to a key maker and have a key cut that will fit perfectly. Many key makers do ask for identification, but don't take any chances. Write down your key number and then file it off the lock.
Use the fork lock found on most street motorcycles. For extra protection, invest in a heavy U-shaped lock made of extremely hard steel that cannot be hacksawed, or use case-hardened chain and a sturdy padlock.

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Thursday, January 1, 2009

Preventing Motorcycle Theft

The best way to prevent motorcycle theft is to take the time to park them inside. Don't leave them in the arcade or out in the street.
If the motorcycle will be parked outside or in the arcade, use multiple locks (lock the front wheel, back wheel and handle bars).
After parking the motorcycle, check your surroundings any suspicious looking people.
Even if you are only stopping for a short moment, pay attention to where you park and lock your motorcycle. If possible, lock the throttle and trip the circuitry so the thief can't ride it away.
If you are at work or away from home, use motorcycle or car parking.
Take part in the motorcycle-branding program. Branding multiple locations on the motorcycle with the engine number will make it harder for the thief to dispose of the parts and they will choose easier targets.

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