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crash for cash in British Englishnoun1. denoting a type of insurance fraud in which people bring about road accidents to ensure that a substantial claim is made 2. (as modifier) a crash for cash scam Examples of 'crash for cash' in a sentencecrash for cash Fraud, particularly that involving 'crash for cash' criminal gangs, has increased.There's also a look at crash-for-cash car scams.Another 76 people, often family members and friends, were also convicted of other roles in the 'crash for cash'.The device recently identified an alleged 'crash for cash' attempt on one of the company's clients and three people have been charged as a result.It follows the 'crash for cash' scam — where criminal drivers brake hard so the car behind hits them — which is also on the rise.Staged 'crash for cash' road collisions rose by half last year as criminals cash in on fraudulent personal injury claims, a leading insurer claimed yesterday.But by far the most common frauds involve claims on household policies and motor insurance, regularly involving fake accidents and organised 'crash for cash' rings.The leader of a gang that ran a 'crash for cash' scam faces prison after being convicted of fraud.Instead of faking 'crash for cash' accidents, the gangs are recruiting groups of holidaymakers, such as stag parties, to make bogus sickness claims. |