Insurance Fraud Bureau
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At the heart of the UK's fight against organised insurance fraud. Always report insurance scams to the Cheatline. #FightFraud
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Joined July 2010
🚨🚚 SCAM ALERT Fraudsters are tricking people into thinking they've secured a delivery driver job and are stealing their identity, having a devastating impact on victims. Find out how to protect yourself and spread the word: https://t.co/ivUGRW8K8m
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As we head into winter, we're encouraging everyone be vigilant of #CrashforCash fraudsters who could exploit poor driving conditions to cause collisions. Check out our top tips to help you keep your cool while driving and avoid being caught out: https://t.co/EYrfqp61ep
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. Find out more about the signs of this scam and how to report to CheatLine: https://t.co/qOG8A8H6mw Black Friday reactive comment: https://t.co/fw6uOINWLC 3/3
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. These scams often lure people with unrealistically cheap policies, upfront quotes, or sellers who insist on communicating only via private DMs on social media or WhatsApp. Victims can end up driving uninsured and losing money. 2/3
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Stay alert to fake car insurance deals this #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday We're encouraging the public to be vigilant, as #GhostBroker scammers may be exploiting the sales by offering rip off motor insurance policies on social media. 1/3
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Find out if you’re in one of the top areas being targeted and help spread the word this #FraudWeek: https://t.co/Vrzq6NhIcQ 2/2
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There’s been a 700%+ rise in people’s identities being stolen by insurance fraudsters in the past year! It has a devastating impact on victims, who are often chased by third parties to cover costs, leaving credit scores in tatters. 1/2
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Many think they’re signing up for services provided by their policy - but they aren’t. Stay alert, report insurance fraud to CheatLine. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/QVpqRkM0iT
#FraudWeek 2/2
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Imagine being in an accident… and then losing thousands to a scam! 🚨 It’s happening through paid ad spoofing, where fake ads trick people searching for their insurer into contacting dodgy firms instead. 1/2
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Check out these examples of fake ads from our recent awareness campaign - run in collaboration with @NCA_UK Stop! Think Fraud, @The_ABI_UK and @CityPoliceIFED Learn more on how to avoid #GhostBrokers and report #InsuranceFraud to CheatLine: https://t.co/V73tPO3nFn 3/3 #FraudWeek
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If you’re caught out, you can lose money and have your car seized by police for driving uninsured. ⚠️ Warning signs include: • Unrealistically cheap policy • Seller only in private DMs/WhatsApp • Unprofessional adverts • No legit website, UK landline or address 2/3
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Have you heard of #GhostBroking? It involves fake car insurance deals being sold on social media to young drivers. Cases have grown 50% in just two years! 1/3
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We're excited to join #FraudWeek from Monday, where we'll be sharing top tips and insights daily to help protect people from insurance #scams. Together, we can make a difference. Find out more about #InsuranceFraud at https://t.co/XmELoOw5Pt
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You know what's scarier than a zombie?… it’s your car getting seized by police because you bought fake insurance from a #GhostBroker 👻 Don’t get bitten by bogus policies 🧛‍♂️ Check before you buy. More info: https://t.co/jEvdsb45eT
#InsuranceFraud #InsuranceScams #HalloweenScams
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Warning ⚠️ We've seen a rise in fraudsters stealing personal information to carry out insurance scams, leaving victims in financial hardship and emotional distress. Know the warning signs and stay safe! 👉Learn more at https://t.co/M0iL2wKbUK
#InsuranceFraud #IdentityTheft
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For the first time, we’re revealing the UK’s top policy fraud hotspots, after analysing 2.4m+ insurance policies. #IdentityTheft linked to insurance fraud is at record high, with a 7x rise in cases - we encourage everyone to be alert! https://t.co/kJ3aGkxJxd
#SocietalImpact
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Been sold fake insurance by a #GhostBroker? Here’s what you need to do: 📞 Contact the insurer 📂 Gather evidence incl messages, emails, and payment deets 🚔 Report it to CheatLine at https://t.co/0QY2er0tis If in doubt, check they are legit. #InsuranceFraud #YoungDrivers #Scam
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Ever heard “put your parent as the main driver for your car”? That’s #fronting! Legit ways to save on #CarInsurance ✅ Build a no-claims bonus ✅ Consider a Pass Plus course ✅ Choose a car in a lower insurance group ✅ Get a black box policy Read more: https://t.co/uxVvdZcHWp
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A little lie on your insurance form can snowball into a serious offence. #Fraud isn’t just a slip-up. It’s a crime! Apply sunscreen, not scams. 🧴 #InsuranceFraud #TravelRight #FraudAwareness
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