Computer Technology in Modern Investigations Carey Smith, Director of Investigations Michael Rothe, Director of Legal Services
Car Dealers in Ontario are Highly Regulated: Must be certified, pass background checks premises, how they conduct their business, paperwork and contracts Disclosure of car history (trade-ins too) “All-in” pricing Banking Warranties Advertising 2
3 What is OMVIC? Is the regulator of the motor vehicle trade in Ontario Enforces the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, and Consumer Protection Act Reports to the Ministry of Consumer Services
4 Typical Investigations Curbsiding/curbstoning Odometer rollbacks Branding, title washing, stolen autos Advertising Non-disclosure of required info Unfair Business Practice, conduct issues Books & records offences
5 Bad boys, bad boys... Revocation or suspension Internal Discipline Charges
6 Unregistered salespeople Supplying curbsiders
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Curber Reports 9 CurbFinder Report Reports generated by: LTAS Technologies call: web: Version PhoneCluster Name TitleDate PostedRepost Count Asking Price LocationDealer's Legal NameContact Info Dlr Stored Link Live Link Nissan Sentra Sedan City of TorontoZHANG DAXINcontact-infolink-storlink Toyota Corolla Sedan City of TorontoZHANG DAXINcontact-infolink-storlink Nissan Maxima Sedan City of TorontoZHANG DAXINcontact-infolink-storlink Honda Odyssey Sedan City of TorontoZHANG DAXINcontact-infolink-storlink Ford Focus Wagon City of TorontoZHANG DAXINcontact-infolink-storlink Honda Odyssey Minivan City of TorontoZHANG DAXINcontact-infolink-storlink Honda Accord Sedan City of TorontoZHANG DAXINcontact-infolink-storlink Toyota Sienna Minivan City of TorontoZHANG DAXINcontact-infolink-storlink Volkswagen Jetta TDI!!! Wagon - CUT THE GAS BILL COMPLETELY Kitchener / Waterloo ONTARIO INC.contact-infolink-storlink Kia Amanti Sedan 1 OWNER ACCIDENT FREE!! Kitchener / Waterloo ONTARIO INC.contact-infolink-storlink Toyota Prius HYBRID - ONLY 59KM! - WE CAN FINANCE YOU! Kitchener / Waterloo ONTARIO INC.contact-infolink-storlink Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan Kitchener / Waterloo ONTARIO INC.contact-infolink-storlink Toyota Camry HYBRID Sedan - WE CAN FINANCE YOU! Kitchener / Waterloo ONTARIO INC.contact-infolink-storlink Honda Insight HYBRID with NAVIGATION!- WE CAN FINANCE YOU! Kitchener Area ONTARIO INC.contact-infolink-storlink Suzuki SX4 HATCHBACK with a ROOF-RACK- LOADED Kitchener / Waterloo ONTARIO INC.contact-infolink-storlink , Lexus ES ES 300- LIMITED Sedan Mississauga / Peel RegionALEXANDER THE GREAT INC. contact-infolink-storlink , Infiniti QX4 PREMIUM SUV Mississauga / Peel RegionALEXANDER THE GREAT INC. contact-infolink-storlink , GMC Safari CARGO Minivan Mississauga / Peel RegionALEXANDER THE GREAT INC. contact-infolink-storlink , Jeep Liberty SUV City of TorontoALEXANDER THE GREAT INC. contact-infolink-storlink
Robo-caller / text msg “This is a message from OMVIC, regulator of motor vehicle sales in Ontario. This phone number has been identified as belonging to a possible curbsider – an illegal seller of motor vehicles. Curbsiding is a serious offence with penalties and maximum fines of $50,000 for individuals and $250,000 for corporations. This message is being sent as part of OMVIC’s initiative to eliminate curbsiding and protect Ontario car buyers. If you are only selling vehicles personally owned and registered in your name or the name of a family member, and you feel that this call was made in error, press 1. If you have questions on how to become a licensed motor vehicle dealer in Ontario, visit our website at 10
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