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Done Dealby Tariq KamalFebruary 27, 2020

Is Sales Punching a Crime?

BMW is the latest manufacturer to be accused of falsifying new vehicle sales reports, a practice that has led to lawsuits and investigations. Are dealers conspirators or victims?

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ArticlesJanuary 27, 2020

3 F&I Gotchas You Need to Avoid

Be sure you know the three F&I ‘gotchas’ that compliance auditors, regulators, and plaintiffs’ attorneys will be hunting for in 2020 with this three-minute read.

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ArticlesJanuary 22, 2020

Confront the Growing Threat of Synthetic ID Fraud

Synthetic identity fraud is incredibly costly and difficult to detect. Expert explains why your dealership is at risk and why a multilayered defense works best.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 31, 2019

Ghosn Skips Bail, Escapes to Lebanon

Convinced he was framed for financial crimes in Japan, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn somehow slipped past surveillance and fled to his home in Lebanon.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2019

Top 10 Fraud Stories of 2019

A number of U.S. auto dealers and dealership sales and F&I personnel were the victims or alleged perpetrators in several major fraud cases this year.

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ArticlesDecember 30, 2019

Your Arbitration Agreement Is Governed by Federal Law? Maybe Not.

A case against a Connecticut dealership proves a knowledge of both state and federal rules may be necessary to successfully navigate the arbitration process.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 26, 2019

WSJ: SEC Probing BMW Sales Reports

The Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating accusations that BMW conspired with American dealers to inflate monthly sales reports.

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Newsby StaffDecember 26, 2019

Dealer Alleges Corruption, Saudi Ties in Nissan Lawsuit

Attorneys representing the Sage auto group say Nissan orchestrated the sale of two franchises to a dealer with ties to a Saudi businessman swept up in the Carlos Ghosn Scandal.

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Newsby Tariq KamalDecember 23, 2019

Police: Fla. Dealer Couple Faked 35 Sales Contracts

A Florida Highway Patrol investigation led to the arrests of husband and wife dealers accused of submitting at least 35 phantom RISCs for purchase by an auto finance company.

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ArticlesDecember 23, 2019

Digital-Driven Transparency Is the New Standard for Wholesale

Learn how the trend toward enhanced transparency and the tools that facilitate it will affect your used vehicle operation — today and in the future.

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