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Advice on Avoiding a Crash for Cash 30 May 2014 (News)
Moneysupermarket advises: "Anyone caught up in what they think could be a suspected 'Crash For Cash' situation should follow some simple but effective steps to ensure they gather as much information as possible at the scene to thwart the scam and help insurers tackle this increasing problem." MoneySuperMarket top tips in the event of an accident * Take photographs of the accident on your mobile or carry a disposable camera in your glove box; * Have a notebook and pen in the car, and note down as much information about the other vehicle as possible, including any visible damage; * Record the number of passengers in the other vehicle as many fraudsters exaggerate the number of passengers to inflate personal accident claims; * Seek an independent witness at the scene if possible; * Always share as much information as possible with your insurer - if you have suspicions about the crash i.e. if someone slams their brakes on in front of you without any clear reason, then share your concerns with your insurer; * Consider using technology in your vehicle such as a 'black box' device or a dash cam which will help record any evidence in the event of an accident. -
Used Car Buyer Subscription Offer 11 Jun 2004 (News)
Unfortunately, the desire for low mileage cars also helps fuel a £100m a year illegal clocking scam. “Not only will a lower mileage car sell quicker, the unscrupulous seller will also gain financially by adding another few thousand to the screen price,” says Guy Baker, resident expert at Used Car Buyer magazine. -
HPI Warns Again of Stolen V5 Scam 24 Jul 2009 (News)
Organised criminals scammed six motorists in the Lothians out of tens of thousands of pounds after selling them high-value stolen vehicles. All cases involved the swindlers using stolen DVLA V5s to accompany stolen vehicles that had had their identity changed to match that of a similar legitimate vehicle. -
2.3 million clocked and potentially dangerous cars on UK roads, report suggests 19 Nov 2018 (News)
One in 16 vehicles checked now has an odometer discrepancy according to The Local Government Association (LGA) and it is calling for DIY mileage correction tools – widely available for sale online from about £100 - to be made illegal to help combat the problem. >>> The UK's most-common car scams and how to avoid them Dishonest dealers and private sellers can use mileage correction devices to knock thousands of miles off a car’s history, this in turn can increase the value of an average second-hand family car by up to £4000, according to CAP Automotive In one recent council prosecution a van sold with 89,000 miles on the clock was actually found to have travelled more than 243,000 miles. In September, a car dealer was sentenced to two and a half years in prison and ordered to pay a total of £130,000 in compensation and court costs after selling 10 vehicles with false mileage and manufacturing fraudulent service histories following a prosecution by Stockport Council "Unscrupulous dealers are tricking unsuspecting buyers into paying thousands of pounds more for a vehicle with false mileage." -
Dashcam Saves Trucker From Expensive Insurance Claim 17 Dec 2013 (News)
. Experts said claims had soared because people were 'motivated' by the ease of claiming in financially tough times. Mr Humphreys added the cameras help protect drivers against the scams which have now become a £1 billion industry. He said: "The cameras can help protect drivers against 'cash for crash' scenarios. This includes deliberate severe braking in front of a driver to instigate a 'slam on' and subsequent whiplash injury claims. -
Have used car values hit their peak? 9 Dec 2021 (News)
. You’ll need to arrange the adverts for the car, prepare the car for sale and be available for people coming to look at the car. Buyers can turn out to be ‘time wasters’ or out to scam you, although most are genuine so don't be put off. A car buying site is one of the quickest ways to sell your vehicle. There are many to choose from, the most well known are Motorway, WeBuyAnyCar and WeWantAnyCar . -
Auction Report – EBay 27th March 2005 29 Mar 2005 (News)
A couple of grey Jaguar Sovereigns were sold in the hour or so that was analysed. One had been re-advertised after the seller was the victim of an attempted EBay scam (no further information was offered). The 3.6 116k mile one sold for £510 and a 4.0 140k mile one sold for £800. Both had 6 months MOT and seemingly doting previous owners with files of receipts. -
Is now the time to cash-in on used car market boom? 11 Nov 2021 (News)
You’ll need to arrange the adverts for the car, prepare the car for sale and be available for people coming to look at the car. Buyers can turn out to be ‘time wasters’ or out to scam you, although most are genuine so don't be put off. A car buying site is one of the quickest ways to sell your vehicle. There are many to choose from, the most well known are Motorway, WeBuyAnyCar and WeWantAnyCar . -
Frequently asked questions about your premiums 4 Apr 2013 (News)
We all know someone or perhaps even feel it personally, that we have been ‘ripped off’ or that insurance is a ‘scam’, whilst it cannot be denied that there are price differences between insurers and underwriters, to call such differences a ‘rip off’ is unfair; Insurers do not just pick a price from thin air, they ask questions which give them the facts they need to identify risk. -
Genbrain South Africa, Benfits & Scam - Genbrain South Africa, Benfits & Scam 31 Dec 2019 (Forum)
I’m disappointed, I was hoping for some cooking room furniture. -
Is this a scam? 17 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
How do I verify legitimate dealers? Responded to advert from 'cars4salepublic', who purport to deal with repossessed vehicles. I received no reply from... -
Mobile phone scam. 23 Nov 2005 (Forum)
If you get a 'missed call' number on your mobile phone that starts with 0709 , just delete it. It is a premium rate number scam. More infor at http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/scams/mobile.asp I have just looked a at Mrs buzbee's mobile to see 0709 680 8503 as a missed call! As you will read from the above link, the 0709 bit indicates a scam and those last 7 numbers can vary. -
Scam emails regarding parking - please warn others 16 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have received a scam email demanding money for parking on private land claiming to be sent from @justice.gov.uk, with threats of further consequences... -
Car Wrap Scams 3 May 2013 (Forum)
Here's how it works http://wafflesatnoon.com/2013/02/12/scam-alert-car-wrap-sales-pitch/ But are there any genuine ones? -
Private registration Facebook sales scam warning 5 Sep 2023 (News)
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Scam Adverts 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
Just read a sobering piece in Mail On Sunday. Someone bought a £3k vehicle after responding to a scam ad' in Autotrader. The warning given was never send money abroad. -
Is this a scam site? - ukusedcarsltd 9 Oct 2019 (Forum)
Is this a scam www.ukusedcarsltd.com? Very cheap repossessed cars, but you have to pay up front, then the car is delivered to you and you have 3 days to give it back or keep it?...sounds scammy... Anyone know? -
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DVSA warns motorists over fake parking penalty text scam 4 Oct 2024 (News)
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Scam Of The Week 14 Sep 2003 (Forum)
Does anybody really fall for these tricks?
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