LONDON, ON - New CARFAX Canada data reveals the country's most VIN cloned vehicles with the Ford F-150, RAM 1500, and the Jeep Wrangler topping the list1. VIN cloning, also known as re-vinning, is a type of auto fraud where criminals copy legitimate Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) onto stolen vehicles, affecting more than 372,000 vehicles nationwide2. In response, CARFAX Canada has launched its new VIN Fraud Check tool to help used car buyers protect themselves from purchasing stolen vehicles.
“Buying a used vehicle privately offers choice and value, but it can also expose consumers to serious risks if the vehicle they purchase has a compromised VIN,” said Shawn Vording, President of CARFAX Canada.
According to CARFAX Canada, these are the Top 10 Most VIN Cloned Vehicles:
VIN cloning is a form of auto fraud where the identity of a legitimate vehicle is taken and used to mask a stolen vehicle. If you purchase a vehicle that has a fraudulent VIN, even without knowing it, you may face severe consequences, including law enforcement seizing the vehicle, insurance companies denying coverage for repairs or theft, substantial loss in the vehicle's resale value, and inability to sell or trade in the vehicle.
“No matter what type of used vehicle you’re buying, it should be an exciting moment in the lives of Canadians,” added Vording. “Our customers told us that they are concerned about the continued vehicle theft and fraud problem and wanted a better way to help protect themselves from this issue when looking for a new used vehicle. VIN Fraud Check is designed to give private buyers the information needed to walk away from a suspicious deal before it becomes their problem.”
Available nationwide, VIN Fraud Check complements CARFAX Canada’s trusted Vehicle History Report by identifying potential fraud before purchasing a used vehicle. Canadians can purchase VIN Fraud Check on its own for $19.95 or bundle it with a comprehensive Vehicle History Report for a total of $69.95. The Vehicle History Report provides details about accidents, recalls, and service records associated with the vehicle.
CARFAX Canada’s fraud detection solutions including VIN Fraud Check, Vehicle Monitoring, and VIN Fraud Check for dealers, use a proprietary algorithm to analyze billions of records to identify signs of potentially suspicious VIN history helping Canadians detect fraud faster.
For more details or to quickly check if your next used vehicle is compromised with potential VIN fraud, visit: https://www.carfax.ca/vin-fraud-check
