A ______ is described as the altering of a vehicle's identity by placing the serial number of a total loss car onto a stolen car.

• A. Salvage Switch
• B. Anger Killing
• C. Revenge or Jealousy Killing
• D. Triangle Killing

Answer: (A)

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.