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April 23, 2025

Predatory Tow Truck Incidents Growing in Alberta

Alarm bells are ringing for Albertans and Équité Association investigators, as there is growing trend in predatory tow truck incidents in the province. These predatory actions include unjustifiably inflated storage and tow bills, which are rooted in fraudulent practices. While the scale and violence Ontario witnessed with recent towing wars has not yet reached Alberta, the government of Alberta has recognized this as a concerning trend and a threat to public safety. There have been reports of towing operators’ vehicles still displayed 416 area codes from Toronto, demonstrating that Ontario towers are bringing predatory strategies to Alberta. Ontario was the testing ground for predatory tow practices, and trends show that Alberta is becoming the proving grounds.

April 23, 2025

Predatory Tow Truck Incidents Growing in Alberta

Alarm bells are ringing for Albertans and Équité Association investigators, as there is growing trend in predatory tow truck incidents in the province. These predatory actions include unjustifiably inflated storage and tow bills, which are rooted in fraudulent practices. While the scale and violence Ontario witnessed with recent towing wars has not yet reached Alberta, the government of Alberta has recognized this as a concerning trend and a threat to public safety. There have been reports of towing operators’ vehicles still displayed 416 area codes from Toronto, demonstrating that Ontario towers are bringing predatory strategies to Alberta. Ontario was the testing ground for predatory tow practices, and trends show that Alberta is becoming the proving grounds.