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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 »

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 »

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 »