fraud

More than a third of UK parents are guilty of motor insurance fraud, according to new research by Co.Compare Car Insurance. Its survey of 1,705 drivers has revealed that 35% […]

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 […]

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 […]

A new crash for cash scam targeting van drivers has been identified by leading UK motor insurer Ageas. It has warned of moped riders deliberately positioning their vehicles behind reversing […]

Drivers have been warned of a new crash data clearing scam that falsifies if a car’s airbags have been deployed. Crash data clearing involves firms offering to reset motorists’ locked […]

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 […]

New figures have revealed that motor insurance accounted for the majority of fraudulent claims uncovered last year. According to the Association of British Insurers, 72,600 fraudulent claims were detected last […]

Crash-for-cash scam hits the capital Drivers are being warned of a widespread network of crash for cash fraudsters on mopeds who are thought to have attempted £27m worth of bogus claims […]

A former detective and now managing director of Kent-based Claims Management and Adjusting (CMA) has revealed what he considers to be ‘one of most blatant attempted deceptions I’ve seen in […]

A crackdown on fraud is paying off with the Association of British Insurers reporting that both the number and cost of dishonest claims has reduced in the last year. However, […]

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is warning drivers to be on the look-out for scam emails and texts. Scammers have been targeting motorists by impersonating the DVLA and […]

The Actuary reports that Aviva suspects organised motor insurance fraud increased by 28% between 2013 and 2014. The insurer said the value of fraud increased from £30m in 2013 to […]