2024

Tradex joins the IFB's fraud-fighting membership
02 July 2024
Tradex Insurance Company Limited has joined the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) membership to play a key role in the industry's fight against fraud.
Ex-insurance Broker jailed for two years after pocketing £46K in bogus contract claims
12 June 2024
Gary Whipps was sentenced after editing contract documentation for bouncy castle hire companies and amusement parts to increase premiums and pocket the difference.
Marshmallow joins IFB's fraud-fighting membership
17 May 2024
Marshmallow is the latest insurer to join forces with the IFB and be at the heart of the industry’s collective fight against fraud.
From YouTube pranks to mischievous cats - the most bizarre insurance fraud trends revealed
02 May 2024
The IFB has highlighted the most bizarre lies people have told their insurer when making a claim, all of which have currently landed them on the Insurance Fraud Register (IFR).
16 people sentenced for £2 million car finance fraud
25 April 2024
A criminal group has been sentenced after they stole 75 high-value vehicles via finance deals. facilitated by fraudulent insurance policies.
Public warned of rise in identity theft
11 April 2024
The public is being urged to look out for signs of their personal information being misused as the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) finds a rise in scams fuelled by identity theft.
Ghost broker sentenced for selling bogus car insurance
11 March 2024
A 26-year-old man has been sentenced after selling over a dozen bogus car insurance policies to unsuspecting members of the public, in an act commonly known as ‘ghost broking’.
The latest romance scam with a twist targeting UK singles
07 February 2024
Singletons looking for love this Valentine's Day are being warned of a new romance scam. The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has revealed romance scammers have evolved their tactics to now pressure victims into making fake insurance claims so they can receive compensation.