New ghost broking network reported every day
New data from the Insurance Fraud Bureau has revealed that at least one new ghost broking network is uncovered every day. Ghost brokers pose as insurance brokers and sell fake […]
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Tempcover joins IFB to tackle motor fraud
Short-term motor insurance provider Tempcover is partnering with the Insurance Fraud Bureau to tackle motor fraud. The partnership reflects Tempcover’s commitment to tackling motor fraud across the industry and providing […]
UK’s top motor fraud hotspots revealed by IFB
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has analysed more than 3.3 million vehicle claims to identify the UK’s top motor fraud hotspots. Common frauds include crash for cash scams, identity theft, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
IFB warns of new moped crash-for-cash scam
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has warned of a new motor insurance scam involving mopeds. Working with the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED), it has uncovered […]
IFB highlights fronting motor insurance scam
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has warned against a common insurance fraud tactic called ‘fronting’ being used to lower motor premiums. It has identified a growing trend for ‘fronting’, which […]
Instagram fraudster found guilty after IFED investigation
A ghost broker has been found guilty of selling invalid car insurance policies worth more than £17,000 on Instagram. He has been sentenced at Inner London Crown Court to 24 […]
Motorists warned of online insurance scams
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and Aviva have launched a new campaign to help drivers avoid motor insurance scams online. This comes after it has been revealed countless vulnerable people […]
IFB ramps up campaign to mark Fraud Awareness Week
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has launched a targeted digital marketing campaign to highlight the risks and consequences of fraud. Fraud is the most experienced crime in the UK, costing approximately […]
More customers consider insurance fraud
New YouGov findings published by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) suggest a growing number of young adults could turn to insurance fraud as the cost-of-living crisis deepens. As many as […]