SAC Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) Phase 4 Practice Exam

This is salvage switch, a form of vehicle identity fraud where the serial number from a totaled vehicle is placed onto a stolen car to disguise its true history. By swapping the VIN, the stolen vehicle can appear to have a legitimate salvage or rebuilt title, making it easier to sell, register, or pass inspections while hiding the theft. This kind of VIN tampering and title fraud is illegal and a common red flag in title and VIN verification processes. The other options describe homicide motives and have nothing to do with manipulating a vehicle’s identity.