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Tip #67: Cash-Only Demands Are a Red Flag

Legitimate NYC tow operators accept all major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash. An operator who demands cash-only — especially for a higher-than-quoted am…

Tip #67: Cash-Only Demands Are a Red Flag — NYC Roadside Emergency Assistance
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Legitimate NYC tow operators accept all major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash. An operator who demands cash-only — especially for a higher-than-quoted amount — is almost always a scam.

If you're cornered with a cash-only demand at the curb, photograph the truck, the driver, the invoice, and any signage. Pay under protest. File a 311 / DCWP complaint immediately.

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