Right after a highway accident is a time of confusion, disorientation, and chaos. The initial priority after the impact is to get to safety; while dealing with the shock, look for injuries, and exchange insurance details. Unfortunately, this makes it an open opportunity for the financial predators to take advantage. Inside the auto, law enforcement sector, they’re known as “bandit” tow trucks, meaning they’re not called by police and instead patrol high-accident corridors and respond to accidents unsolicited. They attack motorists who have been stranded or stressed by using shrewd tricks that can lead to your car being “stolen” for thousands of dollars. To avoid predatory towing, it’s important to know how the scams work and what rights you have.