Drivers warned as 'crash for cash' insurance fraud incidents rise

Drivers warned of growing ‘crash for cash’ scam putting motorists at risk

Police have warned drivers of a new scam that could endanger both themselves and their identity data. As part of the “Crash for Cash” con, drivers will deliberately collide with other vehicles in an attempt to file a fraudulent claim to gain financial compensation. Dashcam footage released by City of London Police shows a string of incidents, which include drivers purposely slowing down and pulling into the wrong lane to instigate a collision. T…

Drivers warned as 'crash for cash' insurance fraud incidents rise

The scam is a form of insurance fraud where drivers stage collisions in order to gain compensation.

Crash for cash scams becoming more aggressive

Organised crash for cash fraud is increasing with targeted victims pressured into immediate payments, according to the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED). Crash for cash is a type of insurance […] The post Crash for cash scams becoming more aggressive first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine.

IFED and Nextbase Warn on Crash-For-Cash Scams

Yes crash-for-cash scammers are still out there, and the humble dashcam is still an excellent way to prevent it happening. Here’s the word; The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) and Nextbase Dashcams are urging drivers [...] The post IFED and Nextbase Warn on Crash-For-Cash Scams appeared first on .