Crash for Cash
Warning over scammers on mopeds driving head-first into motorists
Authorities have claimed a rise in insurance scams that involves fraudsters on mopeds driving headfirst into motorists to claim off insurance which has affected thousands of victims.
The current cost of the scams is valued at £27m – with more than 2,200 victims in London alone in the last two years
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How does the scam work?
Unlike traditional crashes for cash scams where fraudsters slam on their car’s brake in the hope that the victim behind them cannot stop in time, this con involves mopeds being driven at oncoming cars.
The moped scammer hides out of sight in a side road or parking space, and then deliberately drives into the victim as they head towards them.
They then try to claim off your insurance for money for the damage done to their vehicle and themselves
How to avoid this scam
One of the best ways to prevent yourself from being a victim of this scam is by using a dashcam in your car. It is extremely effective because not only does it deter scammers from trying it on your car but in the case that it does happen, you have proof to show your insurance that you did nothing wrong.
