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Crash for cash scams still ‘a strategic priority’ as lockdown offers organised fraud opportunity

By 2021-06-11T07:12:00

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Crash for cash fraud is ‘still alive and well’ despite the Covid-19 pandemic meaning Brits are driving less, said expert industry panel

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns resulting in motorists driving less miles and fewer vehicles being out on the roads, ‘crash for cash’ scams have still been prominent as quieter driving conditions “offered an opportunity, perversely, for organised [fraud]”, said Ruth Needham, partner at law firm Keoghs.

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