Car buying scams are on the rise, driven by criminals hoping to take advantage of drivers searching online for their next set of wheels. The second-hand market is becoming a hot bed for shady and illegal practices and this week six people were arrested after a major virtual vehicle scam was uncovered by police. It is thought hundreds of victims across the UK had been targeted, parting with cash … [Read more...]
Charging cables are new target for thieves
Thieves making £200 a time stealing car charging cables. With the UK banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, the future of the motor trade industry really is electric, but that’s leading to a new type of crime – the theft of car charging cables and they can cost over £600 to replace. With this metal theft on the increase, a trusted waste disposal company asks: Can you leave … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 July
Wales 5-miles guidance on travel during the lockdown ends today. In a bid to help tourism, self-contained accommodation can reopen but not hotels or guest houses and only takeaways and restaurants with outside dining can operate at the moment in Wales before restricted opening of pubs and clubs is allowed. The Financial Conduct Authority in Britain is proposing an October extension to the … [Read more...]
Thieves target leasing deals and users
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has been made aware of a spate of fraudulent activity, where scammers are advertising bogus vehicle leasing deals on social media and are extracting money from unsuspecting customers. Using social media advertising, including Instagram, the scammers are posing as BVRLA members to lure in customers with advertising headlines targeting those … [Read more...]