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ArticlesJune 26, 2025

How to Clear a Red Flag

Refine and enforce your dealership’s FTC-mandated ID theft-prevention program to ensure no transaction goes awry.

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ACEby Gil Van OverOctober 7, 2021

Manage the Red Flags Process, Not the Report

A dealership sold and financed a vehicle to an identity thief, even after seven red flags were identified. Truly managing the process means vetting and clearing any red flags before delivering the vehicle.

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Done Dealby Gregory ArroyoOctober 9, 2018

Red Flags Alert

The editor believes recent regulatory activity should serve as a warning to dealers who haven’t dusted off their Red Flags compliance programs in the years since the rule took effect.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverMarch 12, 2018

Dealer Fines and How to Avoid Them

Compliance guru outlines the simple steps every dealer must take to avoid violations of federal OFAC, Used Car, Red Flags, and IRS standards — and the steep fines that accompany them.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverMarch 9, 2018

When Greedies Meet Stupids

Dealer compliance expert offers a crash course in detecting and preventing identity theft by fake car buyers and unprincipled employees.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoDecember 18, 2017

FTC Reminds Businesses of Duties to Victims of Identity Theft

The Fair Credit Reporting Act’s ‘business records turnover provision’ requires that business provide free of charge and without subpoena records relating to the theft within 30 days of a victim’s written request.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverDecember 5, 2017

REAL ID Has Arrived

January marks the first implementation deadline for the federal REAL ID Act. Compliance expert outlines the law, its requirements, and two potential issues facing dealers.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverNovember 14, 2017

To Catch a Thief

The magazine’s resident compliance pro says Red Flags tools aren’t foolproof. He offers four tips for vetting suspicious buyers who seem to have all the right answers.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverMarch 7, 2017

Remote Deliveries: Proceed With Caution

When it comes to out-of-state deliveries, the magazine’s resident compliance guru says proceed with caution. He lays out a simple process for guarding your dealership against ID thieves.

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ArticlesMarch 7, 2017

The Rising Cost of Noncompliance

Compliance expert says the propagation of rules and escalation of enforcement should persuade more dealers to invest in basic compliance safeguards.

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