In the event of an accident, you must submit a report. You must also take photos of the damaged vehicles. Then, you must send them to your insurance companies. You must also verify that the other party has insurance and that their information is correct.
Send a report to your insurance company (9/12)
You must submit a report within 15 days of the accident. Your insurer will then determine the liability of each party.
Other scams targeting drivers (10/12)
Recently, a fraud involving a 50 euro note on the windshield alerted the police. Scammers are once again targeting the elderly. When the driver gets into the car, he notices a banknote on the windshield. He then gets out to retrieve it, forgetting to close the door.
Flat Tire Scam (11/12)
At this point, the scammers take advantage of the situation and break into the car to steal it. The vehicle owner no longer knows how to react. But that’s not all. There’s also a flat tire scam. Fraudsters then offer their help to drivers.
Don’t fall for these scams (12/12)
Scammers trick victims into withdrawing money from ATMs. They then take all of the victim’s valuables. If something goes wrong, avoid contact with people you don’t know and go to a safe place to seek help.
Drivers are increasingly falling victim to fraud. Recently, two people were scammed near Toulouse. The fraudsters tricked the drivers by claiming they had damaged their rearview mirror. In return, they demanded payment in the form of a small sum of money. Learn a new technique for deceiving drivers.
A new scam for drivers
Scammers are not lacking in imagination when it comes to extracting money from their victims. They generally target the elderly, who are often easily influenced. However, all drivers are victims of fraud these days. One day, you could fall victim to this new scam. Therefore, it is important to be aware of it. Recently, a new technique was observed in the town of Colomiers, near Toulouse. The town hall warned residents and road users to be very careful with the so-called « rearview mirror » scam. Two people have already fallen victim to this fraudulent method and lost a lot of money. So, what is this new scam?
Rearview mirror scam
The police explained the fraudsters’ modus operandi. The scammers trick the driver into believing they have damaged another vehicle’s rearview mirror on the road. The scammer then explains to the driver that they have a friend who works in the insurance industry. Of course, this friend is actually the accomplice of a scammer posing as a fake insurer. The latter then offers the victim an amicable settlement with the person whose rearview mirror was damaged, that is, a payment. Two people have already fallen victim to this tactic in Colomiers. The town hall reiterated that the insurer would never request an amicable settlement.
How to avoid falling into a trap?
If you encounter a scammer, the first thing to do is to remain calm and cool. Never settle an incident out of court, even if it involves a loved one. In the event of an accident, you must submit a report. You must also take photos of the damaged vehicles. After that, you must send them to the appropriate insurance companies. You must also check if the other party has insurance and if their contact information is correct. You must submit a report within 15 days of the accident. Your insurer will then determine the liability of each party.
Recently, a windshield bill scam caught the attention of the police. Scammers are once again targeting the elderly. When the driver gets into the car, they notice a bill on the windshield. They then get out to retrieve it, forgetting to close the door. At this point, the scammers seize the opportunity and get into the car to steal it. The vehicle owner no longer knows how to react. That’s not all. There’s also a flat tire scam. The fraudsters then offer help to drivers. They encourage them to withdraw money from an ATM. Then, the scammers take all the victim’s valuables. When something goes wrong, avoid contact with people you don’t know and go to the location to ask for help.
