Lego collector’s insurance scam highlights UK’s £1.3bn fraud problem
What the 3 sources said
“Lego fraudster among last year's most high-profile insurance scammers”
The person was sentenced to 28 months in prison after an investigation found the claims were made up, the insurance trade body, the ABI said.
Read at BBC News – UK“Jailed Lego collector’s insurance scam highlights UK’s £1.3bn fraud problem”
Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customers An insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims. Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a 14% increase on the year before, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Continue reading...
Read at The Guardian – UK“Lego collector’s insurance scam highlights UK’s £1.3bn fraud problem”
Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customers A insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims. Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a 14% increase on the year before, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Continue reading...
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