Fraud Alert Center: Real Identity Theft & Auto Finance Fraud Cases
Exposed: True Identity Theft Cases — Why We’re Telling These Stories
By Tarry Shebesta, Co-Founder of VeriQual™ & FlexPath DXP
Every day, identity thieves exploit weaknesses in our digital and financial systems—stealing not just money, but peace of mind. As someone who has worked for decades in automotive finance and digital retail, I’ve seen firsthand how damaging identity fraud can be for consumers, dealers, and lenders alike.
That’s why we’re launching “Exposed: True Identity Theft Cases.”
This is not theory. These are real stories of fraud, real victims, and real consequences—gathered from court records, news reports, and first-hand sources.
Our goal is simple:
- Expose the methods.
- Educate the public.
- Empower businesses and consumers to fight back.
Why This Matters Now
Fraud isn’t just an inconvenience anymore—it’s an epidemic. Criminals use stolen identities to walk into dealerships, apply for loans online, and even buy vehicles without ever showing their face. And too often, no one realizes what happened until the damage is done.
At FlexPath, we built VeriQual™ to stop this.
But this blog isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a public service.
We're committed to helping everyone—not just our clients—understand how identity theft works and what they can do to protect themselves.
What You Can Expect
Each post will feature a true identity theft case, including:
- How the fraudster operated
- What red flags were missed
- Who paid the price
- What could have stopped it
And where possible, we’ll share actionable takeaways to help consumers, dealers, and lenders prevent similar attacks.
Join the Fight
Whether you’re a car buyer, dealership manager, finance company, or a fellow fraud fighter—this is for you.
- Subscribe to stay informed.
- Share the stories.
- Let’s make fraud prevention everyone’s business.
Because the truth is this:
Until we expose identity theft for what it really is, we can’t stop it.
Want to contribute a case? Contact us.
