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How you can protect your car against fraud

Updated on: 16 June 2021

A car has been involved in a crash scam.

Car accidents are bad news. They cause damage to vehicles, they cost money and in some cases they end up with people getting hurt. To most people, the idea of staging an accident would be appalling. However, it happens.

Innocent parties can find themselves claiming on their car insurance, and in some cases they even get injured. The fraudsters then start their own personal injury claims against the unwitting victim.

Often referred to as crash for cash, the more awareness you have the better your chances of preventing yourself from becoming a victim.

How do they do it?


What can you do?

It’s practically impossible to avoid such situations, so we’ve collated a set of guidelines for you to follow, should you find yourself involved in a road accident that you find suspicious:

  • As always, in the event of an accident calmly exchange details with the other driver and call the emergency services if anyone has been injured.




If you find yourself in this sort of situation and your suspicions are aroused, please don't take any sort of independent action. Call your insurer to report the accident. Tey can investigate on your behalf and liaise with the police if necessary.

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