Staged collisions are becoming a real concern on UK roads, posing a risk to both drivers and the wider insurance industry. These fraudulent incidents involve scammers purposefully causing accidents— with techniques like the "swoop and squat" or "panic stop" used to force a crash and then claim against your insurance. Not only do these schemes raise premiums for everyone, but they also put unsuspecting drivers at risk.
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One of the best ways to protect yourself is by investing in a dependable dashcam. Known for their high-quality build and ease of use, Nextbase dash cams capture clear, real-time footage that can be critical in proving you were not at fault. Nextbase offers features like GPS tracking, mobile connectivity, and smart parking. These tools help support your case with insurers and deter scammers.
Nextbase’s Intelligent Parking feature gives you extra peace of mind. It watches your car while it is parked. It alerts you to any unusual activity. This feature can also help prevent staged collisions when your vehicle is stationary, adding an extra layer of protection.
In the UK, we’re committed to making our roads safer for everyone. By being alert to staged collisions and using a Nextbase dash cam, you can protect your money and your peace of mind.
Here’s what Nextbase’s Head of Road Safety, Bryn Booker has to say - “We’re seeing a serious rise in pedestrians, cyclists, and moped users attempting to fake an incident with a vehicle in order to extort money from motorists or their insurers. In recent years the amount of this footage being uploaded to insurers via our app has increased two-fold on the same period last year.”
“Luckily, everyone who is uploading this footage has clear evidence from their dash cam that they are not at fault in the incidents. The rise in criminal behavior shows that drivers really need a dash cam to protect themselves. It could save you thousands in insurance and court costs – as well as potentially your licence.”
“Given the grim economic picture we predict that these cash-for-crash incidents will continue to grow.”
