Warning over ‘shameless’ moped scammers becoming more aggressive

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Insurance Fraud Bureau and City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department are investigating the “crash for cash” trend with the insurance industry and are giving advice to people to avoid moped scams. We've found women who are driving alone or with their children are being targeted more Ursula Jallow, IFB The bodies said people in London are being particularly targeted but scammers could strike in other parts of the UK where road users may be less aware of the issue. For instance, we’ve found women who are driving alone or with their children are being targeted more.” Detective Chief Inspector Tom Hill, from City of London Police’s IFED, said: “Moped drivers are deliberately crashing into other vehicles with the purpose of gaining compensation from insurance companies. “The value of the claims that can be lodged for repairs, personal injury and replacement vehicles makes this an incredibly lucrative opportunity for fraudsters.” These details could be invaluable in disproving a fraudulent claim Tom Hill, City of London Police He added: “If you witness or are involved in a collision and suspect it is crash for cash fraud, gather as much information as possible.