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Glasgow carjacking e-mail warning is bogus say police — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-12-17 02:52

An e-mail warning of a "carjacking scheme" in Glasgow is bogus, according to Strathclyde Police.

"Gone in 60 seconds" luxury car heist gang members jailed for up to 6 years — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-12-17 03:07

Four members of a multi-million pound gang that stole dozens of luxury vehicles, including socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson's BMW, were jailed for up to six years each today.

Darling to wind up police search for lost personal data discs — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-12-17 03:10

The search to find two computer discs containing the personal details of 25million Britons is to be wound up imminently amid little likelihood they will be found.

Fear of fraud keeps over 50s offline say surveys — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-12-17 03:14

A fear of fraud is the biggest factor stopping people aged over 50 from going online, a Post Office survey suggests.

Apology for Bradford claims firm wrongly linked to car crash scams — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-12-17 03:53

A Bradford businessman and his brother have won a public apology from a national newspaper over an article which linked his company to a major car crash insurance scam.

More embarassment for government as learner driver data goes missing — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-12-18 04:10

The government suffered new embarrassment over missing data on Monday when it revealed one of its contractors had lost the details of 3 million learner drivers.

Winter warning after cars stolen by opportunist thieves — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-12-18 06:13

Five motorists had their cars stolen in Worcestershire after leaving the vehicles unattended to warm up in the freezing weather.

Irish police uncover UK car import scam — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2007-12-18 09:37

Irish police have uncovered a suspected scam involving cars being shipped in from the UK and sold cut price in Dublin dealerships.

Auto Trader warns customers against scammers requesting credit card details — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-01-16 06:14

Auto Trader has warned customers about scammers calling customers claiming to be Auto Trader customer service representatives and requesting their credit card information.

Trowbridge car dealer fraudster jailed — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-01-16 06:18

A car salesman who plundered thousands of pounds from a car dealership in Trowbridge has been jailed for eight months.

Norwich Union identifies insurance frauds which could have cost it £150m — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-02-28 10:50

Norwich Union's fraud-detection systems identified 20,000 bogus claims last year, worth a total of about £150m.

South west police forces arrest 15 offenders and scammers and seize 42 cars in ANPR operation — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-02-28 10:52

More than 180 cars were stopped and 15 arrests made in a joint police operation. Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset police forces joined together for Operation Utah, which was held at Michaelwood services on the M5.

Do niche "female focused" and "elderly driver" car insurance products offer the bargains their advertising promises? — by Conrad Murray — last modified 2008-02-28 11:12

Women have long been the butt of jokes about their driving skills, but the tables were turned two and a half years ago when "female focused" car insurer Sheilas' Wheels was launched, promising "bonzer" deals. The firm played on being able to offer lower premiums to women because, statistically, they are safer drivers and make fewer claims, and so represent a lower insurance risk. But does it offer the bargains promised or can a standard insurer do better?