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NewsOctober 10, 2013

Sales Manger Accused of Falsifying Loan Documents

The former sales manager at Serra Nissan was indicted by a federal grand jury for bank fraud. He pleaded not guilty to devising a scheme to defraud Capital One Auto Finance.

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NewsSeptember 26, 2013

NY Attorney General Cracks Down on Fake Reviews

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced an agreement with 19 companies to stop writing fake online reviews and to pay more than $350,000 in fines.

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NewsSeptember 26, 2013

Wyoming Man Sentenced in Car Fraud Case

A man was sentenced to 12 to 26 years in prison for writing bad checks and using a fake dealer’s license number to purchase cars at the Nebraska Auto Auction in 2011.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2013

Fifth Third Bank Loses $27M in Financing Scam

The bank was one of 20 lenders allegedly defrauded by a former dealer, his accountant and a team of fake buyers.

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NewsAugust 29, 2013

Dealer Ordered to Pay $2M in Restitution

As part of a plea bargain for failing to give $1.2 million in sales tax to the state, the New Jersey dealer will pay restitution and will never again own, work at or consult for a dealership in the state.

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NewsAugust 29, 2013

Georgia Man Sentenced for Defrauding Car Dealership

A Georgia resident faces 24 months in federal prison for defrauding a New Orleans dealer. The man obtained a vehicle from the dealership with a counterfeit check.

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NewsAugust 20, 2013

Ind. Dealer Back in Business After Fraud Accusations

Scott’s Auto Sales has reopened after police seized five cars from the dealership as part of an odometer fraud investigation.

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NewsAugust 13, 2013

N.J. Dealer Admits to Fraud

The operator and manager of Klause Cars and Trucks Inc. pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges associated with a scheme to defraud finance sources and customers who traded in and bought vehicles at his dealership.

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ArticlesJuly 18, 2013

Check the Stubs

Fraudulent paystubs are a serious threat to your dealership and the trust you’ve built with your finance companies. Special finance guru warns that such incidents are on the rise, and customers aren’t the only guilty parties.

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NewsJune 17, 2013

Dealership CEO Accused of Evading Cash Deposit Reporting Requirements

Dealership CEO indicted for allegedly evading reporting requirements for cash deposits. The 26-count indictment could lead to a maximum penalty that includes decades in prison, plus a fine and possible penalties for his company.

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