The Latest Driving Crash Scam to Watch out For
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There is a new driving scam doing the rounds that everyone needs to be aware of
The fraudsters wait on a side road for example for a passing vehicle then throw a rock at their car to make it look as if they have clipped their wing mirror
The wing mirror is already damaged but they flash the car to stop and ask for a payment for the fictitious damage ,intimidating them to pay or even following them to a cashpoint for the cash
They are targeting younger and older drivers as they are the more vulnerable
This is where a webcam could come in handy to record what they are doing, or even a photo from your mobile to take their registration plate number
People could say it will go through the insurance to see if they are at fault, but the scammers are very aggressive to make you pay up
It would be best to try to call the police if the opportunity arises and you don't feel in danger
I've a webcam that I need to get the oh to fit.. He thinks I'm sad but I'm the one who got hit by a car jumping the lights and blaming me. To the point said driver tried to say the damage was already done. He was ignoring the part of the bumper he hit and hanging off and looking at the bit that I'd damaged before. The police even tried to reattach it so I could move it.
Jerseydrew I would say you are semsible J, they are a good accessory to have in the car
I'm with you. I'd have been able to prove I didn't jump the light if I'd had a dash cam
Thanks for the warning of this new scam. Unfortunately the dash can doesn't cover the sides which is probably why they have created this one. I personally would just exchange details, take photos of both cars and inform my insurance company that it's a scam and let them deal with it
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