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Heavy Equipment Theft Alert | Texas News
Heavy equipment theft is on the rise, with stolen bulldozers and excavators showing up in the Borderlands after being snatched from California construction sites. Police warn buyers to beware of deals that seem too good to be true—many machines come with fake VINs and PINs, risking massive financial loss. Always verify paperwork, match seller names to documents, check the machine’s PIN against specs, and confirm no liens or legal issues exist. Look for maintenance records and be skeptical of prices that are way below market value. Use tools like IRONcheck or NICB VINCheck to spot theft…
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