30 Jun Dashcams reveal TWO FOLD rise in cash-for-crash scams among cost of living crisis
British dash cam firm Nextbase has seen a two-fold increase in cash-for-crash scam footage being shared through its app to insurers this year (to date), compared to the same period last year.
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) have also noted a rise in cash-for-crash scams, particularly from Mopeds. It says such fraud is worth around £27m in claims.
Nextbase’s findings follows IFB’s previous warning to drivers of for the latest spin on cash for crash scams, in which fraudsters accuse innocent drivers from clipping mirrors and pressuring them to demand cash up front.
Nextbase have revealed a video montage of such cash-for-crash attempts being captured live on Nextbase dash cams which you can see here. Please note, any article using this video must credit Nextbase and carry the below accompanying quote from Bryn Brooker.
The video demonstrates numerous instances in cash for crash scams in varying forms in which fraudsters are on bikes or walking by and feigning an accident for some extra cash.
Nextbase sees TWO FOLD rise in cash-for-crash scams among cost of living crisis
Nextbase’s Head of Road Safety Bryn Brooker comments, “We’re seeing a serious rise in pedestrians, cyclists, and moped users attempting to fake an incident with a vehicle in order to extort money from motorists or their insurers. Over the first six months of this year the amount of this footage being uploaded to insurers via our app has increased two-fold on the same period last year.”
“Luckily, everyone who is uploading this footage has clear evidence from their dash cam that they are not at fault in the incidents. This worrying rise in criminal behaviour underlines the absolute need for drivers to get a dash cam to protect themselves. It could save you thousands in insurance and court costs – as well as potentially your licence.”
“Given the extremely grim economic picture we predict that these cash-for-crash incidents will continue to grow.”
