Vehicle Identification Number

• Alberta family finds out new truck from dealership was previously stolen, VIN altered

  An Alberta family is out $40,000 with nothing to show for it after their new truck — purchased from a dealership in Ponoka — turned out to be stolen and was seized by RCMP.

  Consumer

  Mar 12
  
• Alberta car seller hits roadblocks after VIN allegedly stolen, registered in Ontario

  A Calgary man has hit major roadblocks in the sale of his car after it was registered and declared "salvaged" by someone else in another province, during the time he owned it.

  Consumer

  Jun 13, 2023
  
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• Car theft surged in 2022, led by Quebec and Ontario: report

  Most of the stolen vehicles in Quebec and Ontario are newer, because organized crime rings are focusing on new and luxury vehicles for maximum profit overseas.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Man arrested after allegedly showing up to police station on stolen motorcycle

  A Stoney Creek man is facing charges after police say he tried to pick up a recently released prisoner on a stolen motorcycle.

  Crime

  Nov 26, 2019
• Suspects sought in vehicle cloning scam run out of northeast Calgary: police

  Police allege the cloning operation was run out of Auto Detailing Specialist in the 300 block of 36 Avenue N.E.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2019
• Saskatoon police warn about re-vinned vehicles

  A scam involving cloned vehicle identification numbers (VIN) is becoming more common in Saskatoon and police say it could already be fooling many drivers.

  Crime

  May 10, 2019
• Toronto police warn of dangers of buying pre-owned vehicles

  Toronto police are warning consumers about the potential dangers of buying pre-owned vehicles and are reminding drivers to do their homework before making a purchase.

  Consumer

  Jul 22, 2014