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SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

A former school board trustee faces felony charges for soliciting explicit pictures from minors and attempting to induce false testimony.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud ring exceeding $250 million

California officials uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen identities to fraudulently bill for hospice services through government insurance.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Immigrant truckers are enduring delays to get their driver's licenses back

Over 13,000 immigrant truckers await reinstatement of their commercial driver's licenses after a clerical error by the DMV, overseen by Judge Karin Schwartz.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.

Automakers are increasingly offering partial automation features through subscription models, despite consumer fatigue with ongoing payments.
Law
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics

A Pennsylvania state police corporal pleaded guilty to creating over 3,000 pornographic deepfakes and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

Michigan Bill Would Require Seniors to Regularly Re-Take Their Drivers' Tests - Streetsblog USA

Michigan's new bill mandates annual driving tests for seniors starting at age 85, raising concerns about age-based regulations versus actual driving ability.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Ex-Met officer admits role in car insurance scam

An ex-Metropolitan Police officer admitted to participating in a 'crash for cash' scam for financial gain, leading to multiple fraudulent claims.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Gladiators star Barney Walsh banned from driving for speeding in Mercedes

Barney Walsh was caught driving at 58mph in a 50mph stretch of the M4, leading to a six-month driving ban and a fixed penalty notice.
Law
#tesla
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago
US news

Now We Know Why Tesla Killed Autopilot

Tesla removed Autosteer and retired the Autopilot branding after a California DMV compliance action alleging deceptive marketing.
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago
Cars

Tesla leaves a single loophole to purchase Full Self-Driving outright

Tesla removed direct FSD purchases online, leaving outright FSD only via Model S/X Luxe Package or Cyberbeast, with non-transferable benefits and subscription otherwise.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
3 days ago

Elon Musk reveals unfortunate truth of Tesla Full Self-Driving development

Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology significantly improves safety but still faces challenges and potential lawsuits despite saving many lives.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Tesla's 'ASS' Is Safe As Feds End Probe Into Remote Control Feature

Tesla's Actual Smart Summon feature is cleared by NHTSA after a probe found low severity and frequency of reported crashes.
California
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
Education
fromWIRED
1 week ago

A School District Tried to Help Train Waymos to Stop for School Buses. It Didn't Work

Waymo's self-driving cars struggled to stop for school buses, leading to dangerous incidents and a federal recall.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. model lured victims through dating apps then stole from them, prosecutors say. Now she's headed to trial.

At her trial, we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this defendant exploited trust built through online relationships to gain access to victims' homes and steal from them. Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end.
LA real estate
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Car finance scandal compensation scheme revealed for millions of UK motorists

The FCA has announced a compensation scheme for 12 million drivers mis-sold car loans, with payouts averaging £830.
Law
fromMoneywise
1 week ago

Towing scams are surging across the U.S. - and one NYC case shows just how brazen these companies have become

Clutch Towing in Brooklyn continues to operate despite a settlement for overcharging customers, leaving victims like Michael Medved with hefty fees.
Cars
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Man Caught Sleeping Behind the Wheel While FSD Tesla Cruises the Streets After Decadent Feast of Wine and Pizza

A man was arrested for DUI after being found asleep in a Tesla on Full Self-Driving mode, highlighting the need for conscious drivers.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

California 'beauty pageant queen' admits to running massive Ponzi scheme

Maria Dickerson, also known as Dulce Pino, set up a shell company and used it to convince over 100 investors to give her around $10 million. As part of the alleged scheme that lasted from 2020 to about 2024, Pino told them that the company, Creative Legal Fundings of CA, had significant startup capital and support from an established CEO.
Fundraising
#ftc-enforcement
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
Online marketing
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

FTC Tells Car Dealers to Stop Advertising Prices That Don't Reflect Reality

The FTC warned 97 auto dealership groups that advertised prices must include all mandatory fees and reflect actual customer costs, prohibiting deceptive drip pricing practices.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Park a Tesla In This Company's Lot and You Might Get a Ticket - Or Worse

At Stellantis headquarters, driving a company car gets you the best parking spots - but driving anything else can get you the boot. When the Jeep parent company ordered employees back to the office five days a week at its Auburn Hills, Michigan campus, workers discovered that parking a Tesla or Hyundai in a spot reserved for Stellantis vehicles could earn them a ticket from security.
Cars
California
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

California Cracking Down On Supercar Owners Illegally Using Montana License Plates - Above the Law

California is cracking down on residents using Montana LLC registrations to evade sales taxes and emissions rules on luxury vehicles.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

LAPD officer under investigation for allegedly taking cash from unlocked Tesla

An LAPD Transit Services Division officer is under investigation for allegedly stealing $700 from an unlocked Tesla, claiming he intended to book it as evidence but forgot.
#real-estate-fraud
SF real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money's abrupt closure has prompted investigation into complaints from over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, with authorities examining whether this represents business failure or fraud.
SF real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Why do large real estate fraud cases keep happening in the North Bay?

Pacific Private Money's abrupt closure has prompted investigation into complaints from over 100 investors unable to access funds since December, with authorities examining whether this represents business failure or fraud.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Larry Magid: Beware of online scams

Americans lost at least $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, with older adults over 60 losing more than $4.8 billion, primarily through phishing and romance scams that exploit trust and technology unfamiliarity.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The 49 driller killer': steps to avoid locksmith scams

Rogue locksmiths use bait-and-switch tactics, advertising low prices online then charging 10 times more upon arrival, exploiting vulnerable customers locked out of their homes.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

California father facing child abuse charges after son crashes on modified e-motorcycle

The 39-year-old father pleaded not guilty to charges of felony child endangerment and abuse and a misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He would face a maximum of six years in prison if convicted on all counts.
SF parents
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Pensioner with Alzheimer's convicted over unpaid bill in car insurance mishap

A 91-year-old man with Alzheimer's was convicted for leaving his parked, unlicensed car uninsured for 11 days during a sale, despite his driving licence being revoked due to illness.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

It starts with a tap on the shoulder and ends with being fleeced. Alleged ATM scam duo sought

Scammers target elderly ATM users by observing PIN entry, dropping money as distraction, and swapping real cards with counterfeits to steal thousands of dollars.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Number of learner drivers attempting to cheat soars by staggering amount

Attempts to cheat UK driving tests rose 47% to 2,844 cases in the year to September 2025, driven largely by technology-assisted cheating and impersonation.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Scout Motors Gets Hit By Another Volkswagen Dealer Lawsuit

Scout Motors, a Volkswagen Group EV brand, faces multiple lawsuits from dealers opposing its direct-to-consumer sales model, claiming it violates dealership agreements.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump administration says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures

American families should have confidence that our school bus and truck drivers are following every letter of the law and that starts with receiving proper training before getting behind the wheel, Duffy said.
US news
Higher education
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

'Ghost students' stealing millions in financial aid from CA community colleges, investigation finds

Online "ghost student" scammers use stolen or fake identities to enroll in community colleges and collect financial aid, costing millions and overwhelming admissions staff.
#driving-instruction
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Cars

Driving instructor watching a movie on his phone during lesson among 160 complaints made to RSA by learners

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Cars

Driving instructor watching a movie on his phone during lesson among 160 complaints made to RSA by learners

New York City
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

DMV, NYPD investigating Brooklyn auto repair shop accused of holding cars hostage

State to State Automotive is under DMV and NYPD investigation for allegedly holding customers' cars and charging escalating storage fees.
#auto-insurance
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Fitness fraud: gym goers warned over fake deals on memberships and personal trainers

Scammers exploit New Year fitness promotions with cloned ads, fake trainers, and counterfeit apps to steal payments and harvest user data.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

eBay's buyer protection loophole leaves a customer empty-handed

eBay's Money Back Guarantee policy promises item delivery to the buyer not just their ZIP code. The guarantee only says the delivery must have the recipient's address, showing the zip code (or international equivalent) that matches the one on the order details page. It says nothing about only checking or verifying the ZIP code in a dispute. When you provided USPS's evidence, eBay owed you a human intervention. Federal Trade Commission rules against deceptive business practices require companies to honor advertised guarantees.
E-Commerce
#arson
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Towing Company Owner Sentenced to Federal Prison for Arson of Rivals' Trucks, Insurance Fraud

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF Towing Company Owner Sentenced to Federal Prison for Arson of Rivals' Trucks, Insurance Fraud

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Good intentions do not protect brokers from trust account violations

Brokers must implement end-to-end trust fund systems proving penny-perfect compliance; intent does not excuse control failures or inadequate supervision.
fromKqed
2 months ago

These California Trucking Schools Broke State Laws. Regulators Couldn't Do Anything About It | KQED

The sudden closure derailed his career plans. A trucking job was a path forward, he said, a way to earn a better living than his current rotation of gig jobs, such as putting up blinds and detailing cars. He had quit working, paid about $2,000 in tuition and fees to attend the trucking school and was hiring a babysitter to take care of his two kids so he could attend class for a few hours each day.
California
Law
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former driving school owner gets 1 day in jail for RMV bribery scheme

Carlos Cardosa bribed an RMV examiner to obtain driver's licenses for unqualified applicants; he pleaded guilty and received one-day imprisonment, home incarceration, and a fine.
US news
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Scammers solicit gift card purchases posing as district attorney

Scammers impersonating the Santa Barbara County district attorney contact residents by email and text to solicit gift card purchases and personal information.
Law
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 month ago

How California DMV investigates medical suspensions of a driver's license

When the DMV receives a report of a condition affecting driving, it investigates and may suspend a license pending reexamination; vision exams may be required.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Uber - a target of car crash lawsuits - pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees

Uber-backed initiative would cap attorney fees at 25% in vehicle collision cases, which lawyers say will reduce access to legal representation and income.
#waymo
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Millions of Californians had this placard. Then the DMV cracked down.

California DMV's enforcement reforms and sting operations sharply reduced disabled parking placard abuse and related citations statewide.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Campbell resident's stolen ID used to work as a rideshare driver

Multiple incidents involved assault, stalking, theft, burglary, drug possession, identity fraud, and disorderly conduct across several local streets.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Campbell resident's stolen ID used to work as a rideshare driver

Crimes included assaults and stalking by people under the influence, vehicle and retail thefts, threats, and identity fraud across several local streets.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Former California udge convicted in fraud scheme appears to be practicing law again

Former judge Israel Claustro pleaded guilty to felony mail fraud, reactivated his law license, and is now working with a law firm while awaiting sentencing.
Law
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Facing judgments and fines, fraudulent Florida mover files for bankruptcy

A Fort Lauderdale mover filed for bankruptcy after facing more than $310,000 in judgments, attorney fees, and a separate $110,000 state fine and operating ban.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

I heard noises under my rental car. Now I have a $2,000 bill from National!

Returned a defective rental quickly; the company pursued a $2,000 damage claim without evidence, photos, or explanation despite employee acknowledgment.
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