As If the Eaton Fire Wasn’t Bad Enough
Just when Los Angeles County thought it could start breathing again after the Eaton Fire, a new wave of chaos rolled in, on the backs of tow trucks. While firefighters fought to save homes and residents fled for safety, certain shady tow companies saw an opportunity to cash in on the disaster. And they pounced like vultures on a smoldering carcass.
Here’s the scam: these tow operators claimed they were working with local authorities in places like Altadena. They weren’t. They slapped on a fake air of authority, rolled into fire zones, and hauled away vehicles without any proper notice. And they didn’t just tow them around the corner. Oh no. They hid them miles away in remote lots, often in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties, so far out that it’s practically another time zone.
Then came the gut punch: when owners finally tracked down their missing vehicles, they were hit with massive surprise bills. Astronomical “storage fees,” mysterious “administrative costs,” and ransom-level release charges. Imagine surviving a wildfire, only to get shaken down for thousands just to get your own car back. It’s insult on top of injury, and completely inexcusable.
This is exactly the kind of disaster-after-the-disaster that OUTPOUND.com exists to fight. We are a watchdog and resource hub dedicated to helping people recover vehicles from shady, unauthorized, and predatory impounds. If your car vanished after the Eaton Fire, or from any chaotic situation where tow companies are playing fast and loose with the rules...contact OUTPOUND.com immediately. We can help you:
- Locate your missing vehicle using impound networks and tracking tools.
- Verify whether a tow was even legal (many are not, especially in disaster zones).
- Fight outrageous fees and unlawful charges by connecting you with the right complaint channels and regulatory agencies.
- Document everything to build a case if you need to challenge the tow or report the company.
We understand how these operations work, because we’ve seen every scam in the book. While you’re dealing with the emotional and financial fallout of a fire, you shouldn’t also have to wrestle with hidden impound yards, fabricated fees, and companies lying about being “authorized” by the county.
If your car was taken without notice during ant chaos, don’t wait and don’t pay a penny until you know your rights. Visit OUTPOUND.com, get guidance, and start fighting back. Because if the fire didn’t take your car, no greedy impound should get away with it either.
