IFB warns of identity theft scam targeting drivers
Fake delivery driver jobs are being advertised this Christmas as part of a new identity theft scam. The Insurance Fraud Bureau has warned that fraudsters are advertising fake jobs and […]
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Fraudulent motor claims dominate fake claims in 2024
Fraudulent motor claims made up more than half of all fake claims detected in 2024, according to new data from the Association of British Insurers. It detected 98,400 fraudulent claims […]
Fake car parts worth £100,000 seized in raid
More than 3,600 fake car parts have been seized in an operation carried out by South Gloucestershire Trading Standards. Supported by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and enforcement teams from […]
Crash for cash fraudster convicted
A man who manipulated women to take part in crash for cash fraud has been sentenced to 20-months’ imprisonment. The man met women online and then persuaded them to take […]
Mad Devs helps dealers tackle fraud risks
Mad Devs is helping dealers reduce fraud risks by introducing biometric verification into sales systems. It has partnered with digital identity specialist APLYiD to integrate its technology into iStoreDOCS, enabling […]
Learner drivers targeted on social media
Learner drivers have been warned to watch out for fraudsters on social media advertising fake driving lessons and tests. Analysis by TSB Bank has identified a sharp rise in fraudsters […]
Aviva uncovers crash for cash fraud
Aviva has warned crash for cash scams remain a risk after it identified more than 6,000 fraudulent claims across all lines in the first six months of the year. In […]
Classic case of motor insurance fraud
A man has been handed a 23-month suspended sentence after being convicted of high-value motor insurance fraud. The verdict follows an investigation by the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud […]
Crash for cash fraudsters focus on London
New research has shown that there is more than double the number of crash for cash scams in London than anywhere else in the UK. Crash for cash fraud is […]
Social media scams key concern for car buyers
Social media scams have been identified as the number one fear for car buyers worried about fraud. According to research from Close Brothers Motor Finance, 34% of consumers surveyed said […]
Dealers dealing with rising motor fraud attacks
Motor fraud attacks on UK dealerships are on the rise, according to the latest Forecourt Foresight survey carried out by Close Brothers Motor Finance. It found that 20% of dealers […]
Ghost broker scams up 52%, warns IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has reported a 52% rise in ghost broker scams in the last two years, with young drivers the primary targets. Ghost brokers sell fake insurance policies […]
