Romance fraud: warning over scam that turns victims into insurance cheats Insurers say cases of scammers manipulating people into staging crashes and filing bogus claims are under-reported The Guardian - UK · Feb 22
‘Crash for cash’: moped riders target your insurance details Fraudulent insurance policies are being taken out by scammers using details you do not need to hand over The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025
Drivers losing thousands to ghost broker scams – the red flags to watch out for Anti-fraud bodies have warned the impact on victims buying fake motor insurance policies can be ‘devastating’. The Independent UK · May 13, 2025
Drivers warned not to hand over details in new twist on ‘crash for cash’ scam Moped scammers are staging accidents and demanding photos of driving licences and insurance documents, the Insurance Fraud Bureau has said. Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025
‘Unscrupulous’ ads could leave road traffic accident victims thousands worse off People may unwittingly end up calling a third-party firm while trying to find their insurer’s contact details online, the Insurance Fraud Bureau said. The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025
Warning over ‘shameless’ moped scammers becoming more aggressive More than 4,000 people have been targeted by a moped scam in the past three years, the Insurance Fraud Bureau said. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024
Coast Guard rescues stranded fishing boat 200 nm from Karwar The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) responded to a distress call from Indian fishing boat Rosary, which encountered engine failure and remained stranded approximately 215 nautical miles from Karwar on April 13. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
Drivers warned to watch out for new twist to ‘crash for cash’ scams Police believe hundreds of cases may be going unreported and are working to raise awareness. The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023
Goa Police Organizes Ideathon For Law Enforcement Agency Goa Police organized an Ideathon for various law enforcement agency in the country, said a press release on Saturday. Read on for details: Dynamite News · Dec 24, 2022
100 people a week being added to insurance fraud register for five key reasons The cost of living crisis is being blamed Wales Online · Jul 26, 2022
Rise in numbers being put on insurance fraud register as living costs bite People with an Insurance Fraud Register record can be refused a wide range of services by UK insurers for up to five years. The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
Bengaluru: Woman hurts back, appliance firm sued BENGALURU: A woman allegedly injured her back after washing clothes by hand for two months as the washing machine for which her husband had paid annual maintenance charges (AMC) became defunct. When repeated complaints to the manufacturer went unheard, the husband sued the manufacturer in a city consumer court and… The Times of India · Jun 19, 2022
Crash for cash scammers targeting people in Nottingham, Insurance industry leaders warn The scams often involve fraudsters slamming on their brakes at busy junctions and roundabouts Nottingham Post · Jun 15, 2022
Warning as 'crash for cash' gangs spreading into towns and villages Police are concerned the cost of living crisis is making the scams more lucrative Wales Online · Jun 14, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022 Crash for cash scammers ‘spreading to target people in towns and villages’ The Insurance Fraud Bureau has highlighted some areas it says have been targeted by crash for cash gangs in the past 12 months.