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California drivers were shocked to discover they’d been charged $90+ extra for car registration after clicking links that appeared to lead to the official DMV site—only to land on third-party sites like NeedTags.com. These “delegated providers,” authorized by the DMV, profit from hefty markups while the state earns $7 per customer, totaling millions annually. Many users, especially older drivers, felt misled and even threatened with legal action when trying to dispute fees. Though lawmakers have attempted to cap these charges, bills stalled—likely due to DMV’s financial stake. Google’s new warning labels may be reducing exposure, but the DMV hasn’t directly addressed consumer complaints, and disclaimers remain buried in fine print.

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