It is thought to be a thing of the past, a huckster in a tweed jacket skimming miles off an odometer at a used car lot to squeeze a buyer for more cash. But the more things change, the more they stay ...

Odometer fraud is a growing problem that’s costing used car buyers a fortune. CARFAX now estimates there are 2.1 million cars on the road that have had their odometers rolled back. That's an 18% ...

Odometer rollback fraud is on the rise, according to data from CARFAX. See which states are most affected and what this trend ...

The age-old scam of rolling back the odometer on a used car is back, and it’s easier than ever. Kevin Benge thought he got a deal when he bought a 2003 BMW from a private seller online. The seller ...

ATLANTA, Ga. – “Within seconds, you can subtract the mileage; add the mileage; do whatever you need to on the vehicle,” mechanic Josh Ingle said. Ingle owns Atlanta Speedometer, an instrument cluster ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Nutbush mother fears she is a victim of financial fraud that is very difficult for most drivers to detect. "I don't want anybody else going through this," said Maria Alcala. Alcala ...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 450,000 vehicles are sold each year with false odometer readings. Odometer fraud costs Americans $1.056 million every ...

Millions of used cars may not be telling the truth about their mileage, and new data shows the problem is growing faster than before.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — If you drive a vehicle, sooner or later, you’re going to need a new one. And in many cases, Arizona consumers turn to used cars for sale. If that’s you, pay special attention to ...

The latest numbers show that odometer manipulation is not a niche scam, it is a fast-growing business model for bad actors in ...

Kicking the tires and looking under the hood are typical steps when people buy a used car. Well, taking a closer look at the odometer should be a part of that regimen, too. Several states are ...