Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB)
Aviva and IFB join forces to help combat paid-ad spoofing scams
Consumers are being urged to be extra cautious when searching for their insurer or broker online.
Experts warn that cost of living crisis could increase ghost broking cases
The sky-rocketing cost of living and the longer term economic effects of the pandemic could lead to an increase in ghost broking, experts have warned.
IFB flags 17% increase in number of people being added to Insurance Fraud Register
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has warned that more than 5,000 people were added to the Insurance Fraud Register in the past 12 months.
IFB reveals new ‘crash for cash’ hotspots across UK
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has detailed the top 10 new areas targeted by ‘crash for cash’ gangs as it warned drivers to be vigilant of the scam.
Insurance sector welcomes changes to Online Safety Bill
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport announced yesterday that the Bill has been adapted to include paid-for scam adverts on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Ghost broker sentenced for selling fraudulent Esure policies
The fraudster had previously pleaded guilty in June this year to fraud by false representation, money laundering, forgery and to the offence of being an unauthorised broker.
IFB goes on attack over organised fraud
The Bureau is working with Shift Technology to build an AI-backed fraud detection system for the UK.
Reported ghost broking cases rose by nearly 10% in 2020
IFED warns of ghost brokers exploiting the pandemic, with fraudsters targeting victims on social media.
The Insurance Fraud Bureau adds Ecclesiastical to its growing membership
The specialist insurer allows the IFB to make further inroads into the world of property and casualty fraud.
Insurance Covid-Cast: Combatting coronavirus-related insurance fraud
In the 29th episode of Post and Insurance Age’s video series we gathered together an expert panel to discuss the prevention, detection and prosecution of insurance fraud at a time of pandemic.
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Drug-gang ghost broker sentenced
Fraudster sold insurance to an organised crime gang in a move which is thought to have helped them avoid police ANPR checks.
GoCompare warns of ghost brokers on social media
Comparison site says young drivers aged 17 to 24 are most likely to fall victim to ghost broking.
ABI figures show 1,300 insurance scams a day detected in 2018
Detected dishonest claims reached a value of £1.2bn during the year.
Is the industry doing enough to stop ghost broking?
With ghost broking back in the news, commissioning editor Laurence Eastham asks a panel of five experts what the industry can do to tackle the problem.
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IFB launches counter fraud database
Platform goes live with eleven insurers and will hold industry data on suspected fraudsters and professional enablers.
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Ghost brokers targeting the vulnerable through social media
The Insurance Fraud Bureau and The AA have warned of a sharp rise in fraudsters focusing on victims via sites like Twitter and Facebook.
“Dangerous” fraudsters sentenced to 18 years after huge crash-for-cash scam
The criminal “mastermind” behind the multi-million pound cash-for-crash schemes is on the run and police are appealing for help to find him.