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What is NMVTIS you ask?

According to the website, The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is, among other things, a tool that
assists local, state, and federal law enforcement in investigating, deterring, and preventing vehicle-related crimes.

Please visit the website to learn more about NMVTIS and its Benefits to Law Enforcement.

End of the road for keyless car thieves in Germany and Poland. July 23, 2020, https://www.europol.europa.eu/
reports that German and Polish law enforcement officials, with the assistance of Europol, dismantled a network of
thieves expensive cars equipped with KEYLESS GO systems.

The 'Game Boy' that steals cars: Retro gaming devices have been turned into £20,000 gadgets that can unlock
vehicles without breaking windows, experts warn. July 13, 2020, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ reports that the
device records the car’s data and acts as a responder which the car sees as a remote.

Craigslist Car Fraudster Serving 6 Years for Vehicle Fraud. July 16, 2020, https://www.autobodynews.com/
reports that the suspect was sentenced to 71 months is prison for selling cars that did not belong to him.

121 children’s identities stolen in massive nationwide fraud, auto theft ring; 20 arrested by LSP. July 1, 2020,
https://www.wdsu.com/ reports more than 20 individuals were arrested after a multi-agency investigation began
after a stolen identity was used to purchase a vehicle.

Here you will find publications that could be used as a tool for the trade. If you have anything
you would like to share here please email it to enews@iaati.org.

• Dealer Fraud Prevention and Awareness Worksheet

• Fraud Prevention and Awareness-Dealer Offsite Delivery Checklist

• NCTFF-National Cargo Theft Prevention Task Force

• VEHICLE RENTAL/LEASING INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS: A FORCE MULTIPLIER

• TSA Rental Truck Brochure

• NHTSA “Preventing Auto Theft” Video (Please use and share)

• NHTSA “Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft” social graphics (Please use and share)

• Car Rental Security Contacts

• FBI Auto Theft Training Video
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