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| here in the UK with people intentionally causing | | | | the sting some included a used car dealer and |
| crashes with the aim of claiming damages on the | | | | shockingly a New York Police Officer. The cost of |
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| compensation for fabricated injuries. | | | | with was estimated at $1.7 million and 70 vehicles |
| In New York people had been going one step | | | | were brought to the shop in the period of time. |
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| "steal" their car and make it disappear so that the | | | | the UK too with gangs of people driving with |
| owner could get it replaced on their car insurance | | | | intent to surprise unsuspecting members of the |
| or get large settlements from the insurers. | | | | public into getting into crashes. This kind of crime |
| New York Police set up a sting operation by | | | | is being clamped down on by the Police liaising with |
| putting undercover detectives in a repair shop in | | | | Insurers to ensure that those who are stupid |
| Queens where the fraudsters were taking the | | | | enough to make a habit of it are brought to |
| vehicles that were stolen for destroying. | | | | justice. Car Insurance fraud has been directly |
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