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 The purpose of
NOTFEA is to deter odometer, rebuilt/salvage, and other title
fraud through: Promoting and encouraging cooperation and fostering a
working relationship among law enforcement and consumer protection
agencies, licensing and motor vehicle departments, the automotive
industry (including manufactures, dealers, leasing companies, and
auctions), and individuals interested in deterring such fraud by
developing a network of those persons and organizations;
Training
NOTFEA members and the public in the detection of altered and
counterfeit titles; Developing and sharing investigative information
and techniques, prosecutorial documents and techniques, and other
educational materials among appropriate members; Monitoring
legislation as well as industry and government policies that have an
effect on such fraud; and Promoting public awareness of odometer and
rebuilt/salvage fraud and its
economic impact.
Message from NOTFEA President
Captain Tony Bartolome
The National Odometer and Title Fraud Enforcement
Association (NOTFEA), formed in 1980 to
protect consumers from costly odometer and title fraud
crimes. The Association has active members in every State, except
Hawaii.
NOTFEA meets once a year
(August-September), to share new ideas, training and investigative
methods, new criminal trends and case prosecution at the State and
Federal level.
The General Nature of the
Objectives and Purposes of this Association:
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To
promote friendship and brotherhood between all those interested
in combating odometer and title fraud. |
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To
establish a minimum working standard, and improve in the
prosecution of crimes against odometer and title fraud, thereby
rendering better protection to the consumer. |
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To
coordinate the exchange of techniques in training, detecting,
and prosecuting odometer and title fraud. |
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To
improve the safety of our highways and protect our citizens by
the prevention and detection of crime. |
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To aid and assist
those enforcement agencies who may not be familiar with the laws
against odometer and title fraud. |
For the protection of our citizens, I challenge you to
promote title and odometer fraud enforcement efforts in your
jurisdiction. I hope to see you at our next conference.
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