California drivers warned about predatory towing scam sweeping across state
They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them hostage for large amounts of money.
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Dean Fioresi is a web producer at CBS Los Angeles. Based in Southern California, Dean forged his love for writing through avid sports fandom as a child, opting to pursue a career in reporting at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he graduated in 2015 with degrees in English and journalism. Prior to joining CBS Los Angeles in 2021, Dean worked for a variety of startup sports marketing companies and SoCal based news outlets.
They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them hostage for large amounts of money.
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