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Scammers are pushing auto loan fraud to record levels

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Synthetic identity fraud is a continuing threat in the auto finance industry, a new report shows. (FILE PHOTO)
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March 25, 2025 07:41 PM

Scammers who share tricks with one another on social media are pushing auto loan fraud to record levels.

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