Vehicle identity theft, warning from Experian

Experian is warning consumers about “Vehicle ID theft”, whereby thieves use stolen VIN info to drive away a car from a lot and saddle you with the debt.  Experians’s link on the problem is here. 

  

Thieves would need to steal vehicle registration to make the scam work.

The problem would seem to happen at motels where travelers cannot see their cars.

Also, look at the problem of car dealer ID theft here.