Frauds

A man has been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining more than 40 car insurance policies while posing as a broker and pocketing nearly £18,000 over a five-week period.

https://www.insuranceage.co.uk/broker/7544366/ghost-broker-sentenced-for-selling-fake-esure-policies

The insurer’s claims director says that as lockdown has made it harder for these scams to occur, there could be a spike when restrictions lift

https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/lockdown-lifting-set-to-spark-crash-for-cash-induced-collisions-ageas/1438190.article#.YPdLyurCcnI.twitter

Action Fraud is warning romance seekers to be cautious when using dating platforms, as new data reveals criminals have already conned over £15 million out of unsuspecting lovers with bogus investment opportunities.

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/scam-at-first-sight-criminals-target-those-looking-for-love-with-bogus-investment-opportunities

A drug dealer who conspired to scam a pensioner out of more than £8,000 has been jailed for two years.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/crime/2021/07/13/drug-dealer-fraudster-jailed-for-two-years-after-fake-police-officer-scam/

People are being warned to be on their guard after fraudsters claiming to be police officers have been targeting Gloucestershire residents.

https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/warning-over-fraudsters-claiming-to-be-police-officers-

ERS has successfully pursued a private criminal prosecution against three fraudsters, who allegedly made false testimonies against one of the insurer’s clients in order to secure personal injury damages.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/auto-motor/ers-secures-conviction-against-fraudulent-injury-claim-witnesses-258335.aspx#.YNPIYPHIL8s.twitter

City of London Police has called for “wider reaching” legislation that would require a duty to protect savers and/or criminal liability for failure to prevent scams across all online and telecommunications enablers.

https://pensionsage.com/pa/City-of-London-Police-calls-for-wider-reaching-legislation-on-pension-scams.php

Two men from London are due to appear in court after being charged with offences relating to alleged courier fraud scams.

https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/two-men-due-in-court-in-relation-to-alleged-courier-fraud-scams

Pension scammers are the lowest of the low, stealing people’s hard-earned savings and ruining the lives of people who have worked hard for decades to get the retirement they want.

https://pensionsage.com/pa/The-fight-against-fraud-opperman.php

While the majority of Brits know the classic signs of a pension scam, some might not easily recognise additional and more creative ways fraudsters seek to con people.

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/pension-scams-fraud-retirement-plans-money-hargreaves-lansdown-personal-finance-140606217.html