My car Got towed
#1
Posted 08 March 2007 - 11:54 PM
Here is a picture of the fire hydrant. Please note, this picture was taken at night, with a flash. At night the street is quite dark. also note, the sidewalk is on the right side, and extends about 7 feet, then the curb where i was parked at. Can you find the Fire Hydrant?
Patrol-one in Orange County, CAis a scam, and i bet Avanti Towing in Santa Ana, CA is in on it too.
If you are a property owner, or HOA, Do not use Patrol-one for your enforcement needs.
Do NOT use Avanti Towing if you ever break down, they will probably rip you off.
Only Thieves would trust these Thieves.
#2
Posted 09 March 2007 - 12:00 AM
#3
Posted 09 March 2007 - 12:18 AM
#4
Posted 09 March 2007 - 12:27 AM
#5
Posted 09 March 2007 - 03:18 AM
#6
Posted 09 March 2007 - 04:00 AM
I've heard of that happening in a few citys here in Orange County, but not in Santa Ana.
It has become a money making scam for the tow companies with a kickback going to the apartment complex, homeowners assoc. or security company that calls it in.
You've got a good case though- go to court and fight the ticket/tow. Just show the judge that picture and get your money back from that scumbag tow company.
#7
Posted 09 March 2007 - 04:29 AM
I'm sorry to hear you got taken like that
#8
Posted 09 March 2007 - 05:05 AM
#9
Posted 10 March 2007 - 03:18 AM
http://orangecounty....m/review/631565
http://www.complaints.com/september2002/co...ptember4.25.htm
http://www.complaint.../march/7/46.htm
http://www.complaint...ol_One_3983.htm
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/...one-c29785.html
Also looks like the BBB has a few complaints listed on their site to
#10
Posted 10 March 2007 - 05:48 AM
#12
Posted 28 March 2007 - 12:23 AM
#13
Posted 28 March 2007 - 01:02 AM
Patrol One, on Mar 27 2007, 05:23 PM, said:
well, it's obviously a scam. you can't see the plug at night. you would have to know where they were...as i'm sure patrol one does...(i love it...hidden fire hydrants!). great way to make yourselves useful in the community.
#14
Posted 28 March 2007 - 01:48 AM
BarneyFife, on Mar 27 2007, 07:23 PM, said:
Way to argue the merits of the post and the specifics of the photo that was presented. A little defensive are we? Perhaps this crap has happened so many times that you folks have it as #3 on your FAQ list? Hmmmmm....
'ShamelessScammer' said:
If you have the huevos, call 1-800-GET-BENT and ask for an appointment. Thief.
#15
Posted 28 March 2007 - 02:10 AM
Patrol One, on Mar 27 2007, 07:23 PM, said:
#5 on your FAQ is obviously wrong, just thought I'd let you know!
5. Are PATROL ONE's patrol officers blind, or stupid?
Neither is the case. We do hire real people; people who, from time to time, do make honest mistakes. Most frequently, however, we find cases where a violator claims he/she was cited or towed in error, which turns out to be a case where the violator does not understand the community association's rules.
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And #3 is complete bullshit. You throw away information to "save storage space?" Bullshit.
3. May I demand of PATROL ONE, copies of the citation I received, or did not receive, but they say was issued?
No. PATROL ONE's officers cite vehicles, turn the citations into the PATROL ONE data entry personnel where they are placed in a database. The citation is then destroyed to save storage space. Keeping hard copies of citations is laborious and costly, and really proves nothing. The officer will testify that he wrote the citation, and the fact that it is in the computer proves some else saw it.
And, we have had several cases of people removing the cites from other people's cars. It seems these misguided individuals believe they are somehow saving the violator from being towed or fined.
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