Versions of the 2003-05 Cadillac Escalade, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab pickup have the highest rates of insurance theft claims. Read More »
Consumer Fraud Alert – Auto Theft
GEICO advises auto owners in California to take heed of the National Insurance Crime Bureau's (NICB) latest report that says California is home to six of the top 10 auto theft locations in the nation. Read More »
Don’t Let Thieves Steal Your Trailer
Professional thieves see trailers as easy money - just pull up, hitch up and drive away. Read More »
Port and Border Areas Special Targets For Vehicle Theft; People Should Be More Vigilant Than Ever
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported today that nine of the top ten metropolitan areas for vehicle theft are in or near ports and the Canadian and Mexican borders, or within easy reach of them. Read More »
As Heaviest Auto Theft Months Approach, Americans Ill-Prepared to Thwart Professional Car Thieves
With the highest auto theft months of July and August fast approaching, the results of a survey reveal that Americans need to do more to protect their vehicles from theft. Read More »
Common Sense Prevents Car Theft
Car thefts increase in the summer, partly because many juveniles prone to crime are out of school for the summer, and may turn to stealing on “nothing-to-do” summer days. The Pennsylvania Automobile Theft Prevention Authority warns that car owners make it too easy for a thief. I’m amazed at the number of cars with keys I notice outside places like ... Read More »
How to Avoid Being a Victim of Auto Theft
Why do thieves steal cars and which cars do they want? These questions and others are answered in this informative article. Read More »
Protect Your Car From Thieves
The family vehicle is the second most expensive investment most people make next to their homes. While some progress has been made, auto theft continues to be one of the nation’s most costly property crimes, amounting to approximately $7.6 billion annually. In the U.S., a car is stolen every 21 seconds, according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reports. The sad ... Read More »