The Expert Podcast

• Odometer fraud and mileage rollbacks are making a comeback, despite federal laws passed in the 1980s to prevent them.
• High-tech scams are now being used to alter odometer readings and manipulate vehicle titles.
• These tampered readings falsely increase a vehicle's value, making it a profitable scam for fraudsters—and a risk for buyers.
• Learn how to protect yourself when buying or selling a vehicle.
• Discover how to verify a car's actual mileage using trusted vehicle history checks.
• Not all VIN checks are reliable—find out which ones are legitimate and NMVTIS-approved.
• See how odometer readings are tracked and how to spot discrepancies in reported mileage.
• Understand how scammers roll back mileage—from old-school manual tampering to modern digital hacking using vehicle computers.
• Be aware: many vehicles with no recent sale or inspection history are prime targets for rollback fraud.
• Why reselling a tampered vehicle could result in serious legal and financial liability for you.
• Tips on using VIN history reports to avoid becoming a victim—or unknowingly passing on a fraudulent car.