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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2024

Experian unveils new tool to help automotive dealers mitigate fraud losses

Fraud Protect enables automotive dealers to identify potential fraud risks without slowing down the sales process.

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Done Dealby Tariq KamalOctober 10, 2019

When Dealers Catch Criminals

Noncompliant and outright illegal behavior by dealers, managers, and staff have generated headlines throughout the year. Less heralded are the instances in which dealership personnel took action that led to arrests.

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ACE Spaceby Gil Van OverSeptember 10, 2019

F&I Meets a New-Age Dr. Frankenstein

Synthetic identity theft is wreaking havoc among American retailers. Compliance guru offers a buyback prevention checklist for dealers and F&I professionals.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2019

Sagent Adds Experian’s Precise ID to Auto LOS

Sagent Lending Technologies announced an enhancement of its identity-management and fraud-detection capabilities credited to a new collaboration with Experian.

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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 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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NewsJuly 7, 2016

LoJack Issues Warning About 'Connected Car Thieves'

LoJack launched a campaign this month to educate and alert vehicle owners about the sophisticated techniques employed by today's 'connected vehicle thief.' The information shared can be used by F&I managers to educate consumers about the need for vehicle-recovery systems.

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Articlesby Brittany-Marie SwansonNovember 25, 2015

Fraud Alert

Mansfield Auto World employees were stunned when a seemingly normal online transaction nearly turned into an international crime. Authorities say the dealership was the victim of a troubling new trend in auto theft.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2015

Lincoln Captive Offers Customers Credit Protection Package

The complimentary package includes around-the-clock credit monitoring, unlimited access to credit reports and scores, lost wallet protection, and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance coverage.

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