Investigating Fake Temporary License Plates

A series of podcasts explore the underworld of fake temporary license plates and the massive black market surrounding them. During the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers took advantage of the system by printing and selling temporary tags illegally, resulting in drivers avoiding tolls, parking fines, and even using them for more serious crimes. An intricate story unfolded, revealing a regulatory blind spot that allowed the fraudulent circulation of thousands of tags, with state authorities unaware or unable to control the widespread fraud.