The Inspectors Season 2 Episode 18 It's a Wash

The Inspectors season 2 episode 18, titled "It's a Wash," revolves around the USPS Investigator, Preston Wainwright Jr. and his team investigating a scam involving a car wash service. The episode starts with Preston receiving a complaint regarding a car wash service that was supposed to clean the cars but ended up damaging them instead. The complaint triggers Preston's curiosity, and he decides to dig deeper.

Preston visits the car wash company's office to inquire about the incident. He meets with the owner, Mr. Tom, who denies any wrongdoing and shifts the blame on the car owners. Preston, however, is skeptical of Mr. Tom's story and starts investigating the matter. His investigation leads him to interview the victims, who all share similar stories of damaged car paint and broken windshields.

A clue left by one victim triggers Preston's memory, and he recalls encountering similar scams in other states. He realizes that Mr. Tom's car wash service is part of a large scale car wash scam network operating across different states. The network uses fake advertisements to lure car owners, charge them a premium fee for the car wash service, and then uses the opportunity to damage the vehicles intentionally.

Preston decides to take down the scam network and devises a plan to gather evidence against Mr. Tom and his associates. He recruits Veronica, Noah, and Amanda to help him out. They set up a sting operation by pretending to be part of the network and approach Mr. Tom for partnership. Mr. Tom falls for the trap, and during their partnership meeting, he reveals all the details of the scam network, including names and locations of his associates.

Armed with the evidence, Preston and his team orchestrate a series of arrests, taking down the car wash scammers. The victims of the scam network are also compensated for the damages done to their cars. In the end, Preston reflects on the importance of being vigilant against scams and frauds, which can happen anywhere and to anyone.

"It's a Wash" is a well-crafted episode with a thrilling storyline and crisp editing. The episode offers valuable insights into the world of scam networks and how it's essential to be aware and alert to avoid falling victim to them. The chemistry between the lead actors is also noteworthy and makes for an enjoyable viewing experience. Overall, "It's a Wash" is a recommended watch for fans of crime dramas and thrillers.