SCAM TOWING ALERT

Discussion in 'Report A BAD Trucking Company Here' started by upset1, Apr 21, 2020.

  1. upset1

    upset1 Bobtail Member

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    My truck broke down in Bushnell, Nebraska on interstate 80. I googled truck repair and towing and came across this number 855-655-9800. I called them and they offered to tow me to a city near by for $500.00 but had to make the payment with a COM Check. I gave the guy the check information over the phone and he had sent a different company to get me towed. When the legitimate company came they had said that they never received any payments and I had to pay them additional fees.This FAKE company is advertising online and stealing from truck drivers. He also has an additional number that traces back to Toronto 647-695-3846.
     
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    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    You hang up the moment they said sending a second company. And intercept that outgoing payment.

    Then call the lawman to show up right quick for you are getting ready to file a report.

    Ive called tows before big and small. It has to be the same company called that shows up otherwise no go.
     
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    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Do you think they would say they're sending a second company?
     
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    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Are we going to be graced with the name of the "referral" company?
     
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    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    I'm bored, heading out to work..and searching for 'one hit wonders..' sheesh.....SMDH.
     
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    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    Couldn't fail, @ Receiver, LoL~! ;) Not a 'one hitter' but... CLOSE, haha!
     
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    not4hire Road Train Member

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    Why would you pay over the phone for a tow... before you're towed? :scratch:

    And I've never seen a legitimate towing company that couldn't be paid by credit card.
     
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    28 Medium Load Member

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    Only ever had two scenarios with tow companies

    #1 Company pays for it ( via Billing ) .. i hand the tow people
    off to the company

    #2 Breakdown service dispatches the tow truck
    to my location ( company pays for it )

    all ive ever had to do is sit there and wait .
     
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    Frank Speak Road Train Member

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    I try to make it a point to use Kentucky based tow companies exclusively.
     
  10. TB John

    TB John Company Shill of BYOB & CBD

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    I wonder if tow truck drivers sing; I tow!, I tow!, It's off to work I go!!