i agree. this is completly insane. and yes, the tow companies are in on it. not all. but i know some are for a fact.

friend had his car towed...gave the guy the key......once he got it back fromthe shop, was driving home one night and a tow truck was passing his house and the guy stoped dead as he saw my friend drive by, then drove down the street and just sat there..watching my friends car. my friend then parked his car behind his parents so they couldnt get to it.