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

Drivers in the UK are being warned about a rising 'crash for cash' scam where individuals intentionally cause collisions to make fraudulent insurance claims. This scheme involves deliberate actions such as slowing down or changing lanes to provoke accidents, followed by demands for personal information like driver's licenses. Authorities, including the City of London Police, have highlighted this issue through dashcam footage showing multiple instances of such behavior. The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) and dashcam company Nextbase have emphasized that these scams are increasing and that criminals are employing more aggressive tactics. They urge drivers to stay alert and cautious to avoid falling victim to these fraudulent activities.

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

Drivers in the UK are being warned about a rising 'crash for cash' scam where individuals intentionally cause collisions to make fraudulent insurance claims. This scheme involves deliberate actions such as slowing down or changing lanes to provoke accidents, followed by demands for personal information like driver's licenses. Authorities, including the City of London Police, have highlighted this issue through dashcam footage showing multiple instances of such behavior. The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) and dashcam company Nextbase have emphasized that these scams are increasing and that criminals are employing more aggressive tactics. They urge drivers to stay alert and cautious to avoid falling victim to these fraudulent activities.

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