Fraud News
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NewsInsurers ‘increasing spend but still unprepared’ for third party risks
‘Many insurers are still trying to tackle tomorrow’s threats with yesterday’s tools,’ says head of insurance
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NewsFraudster staged 16 fake crashes using women he met on dating sites
‘He preyed on vulnerable women, using them as pawns in staged collisions that could have ended in tragedy,’ said detective constable
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NewsFraudster jailed for contempt of court following exaggerated £350,000 RTA claim
’This outcome is a salutary reminder for claimants who may be tempted to dishonestly exaggerate their claims,’ says partner
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NewsInsurtech startup raises £1m to launch AI-powered forensic fraud detection
’Our mission is to help insurers make more informed decisions on fraud faster which we do by offering reasoning behind why a document presents a risk of fraud to guide their investigation,’ says founder
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NewsAllianz UK detects £93m of fraud in first half of 2025
‘Insurance fraud is a serious threat to trust, fairness and the financial wellbeing of honest customers,’ says director of fraud
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NewsShift Technology hosts ambition focused coaching session for female fraud network
Around 25 female insurance fraud professionals attended the coaching workshop this month ‘to connect, exchange experiences and strengthen their professional networks’
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NewsPolice crack down on ghost broker who ignored official warnings
‘This case serves as a clear and unequivocal message – those who seek to defraud the system will be pursued,’ says detective constable
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NewsCargo theft surge poses growing threat to supply chains, warns consultancy
It is no longer simply high-value items being targeted as ’evolving black market trends have led to lower value products being targeted more frequently’, says chief executive
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NewsAdmiral identify mother and chartered accountant son’s £2m injury fraud
’We hope this outcome sends a clear message – honesty is not optional and fraudulent behaviour will be met with decisive action,’ says head of technical claims
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NewsAviva catches ‘injured’ fraudster on reality TV show and riding rollercoaster
Aviva has revealed that it prevented £60m in fraudulent claims in the first half of 2025
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NewsNearly 500 victims transferred funds to ‘ruthless’ fraudsters posing as FCA
‘Fraudsters are ruthless. They attempt to steal money from innocent victims by impersonating the FCA,’ says executive director
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NewsRSA warns nearly 25,000 UK firms at risk of criminal liability under new legislation
’Reviewing and strengthening anti-fraud controls is critical and everyone in the industry should be working together to inform and equip their clients,’ says head
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NewsRange Rover fraud lands Somerset man in court
‘If you think you can deceive the police and your insurance company, think again. We will uncover the truth and when we do, the consequences can be severe,’ says detective constable
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NewsFraudster sentenced after fake classic car theft claims made to Aviva
’He deliberately targeted high-value vehicles to create the illusion of genuine thefts,’ says detective chief inspector
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NewsUnawareness of crash for cash scams costing UK drivers
‘Crash-for-cash scams remain a serious threat to drivers across the UK, especially in cities like London,’ says head of customer care
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NewsMultiple cash for crash fraudsters arrested in coordinated police raids
‘The safety of the public comes first and there is no place to hide for those who seek to exploit and endanger others through insurance fraud,’ says detective chief inspector
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NewsFCA warns of clone pretending to be Brighton broker
The FCA says the clone ’is not authorised by us, but has been contacting people pretending to be an authorised firm’
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NewsAllianz defeats fraudster who alleged severe injuries after accident involving knife
’We take all fraudulent incidents seriously and will continue to leverage advanced technologies and investigative techniques to protect our law-abiding policyholders,’ says head
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NewsFather and son sentenced for role in £60,000 ghost broking scam
‘Confiscation proceedings should send a clear message that Ifed will use its full suite of options to ensure that ghost brokers do not benefit from criminal activity’, says DC
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NewsPolice make arrests and issue cease and desist letters in ghost broking operation
‘The message of these operations is clear. There is nowhere to hide for criminals who sell fake insurance,’ said detective chief inspector
