Beware. Motor fraudsters employ dangerous tactics to trap unsuspecting drivers in ‘crash-for-cash’ scams.

Hide and crash is the latest method insurers report. This involves a fraudster hiding in a driver’s blind-spot before quickly moving in front to ‘slam on’ the brakes.

This frightening scenario occurs when a fraudster will flash their headlights to invite an innocent driver to pull out of a junction before accelerating to cause a collision. These tactics fraudsters use to induce accidents and make bogus insurance claims.

‘Crash for cash’ is a problem that costs the insurance industry £340 million annually, leading to inflated premiums for motorists and businesses.

Top-five tactics to create a crash

• Traditional ‘slam on’ accidents – a vehicle in front intentionally slams on the brakes to catch out the driver behind.
• Flash for the crash – when a driver flashes their lights to beckon another vehicle forward but then drives into them
• Crash for ready cash – a third-party requests cash to fix their vehicle after they have induced a collision
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