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Increase in 2016 fraudulent claims figures highlights the value of better Insurance industry investigations

 A recent report from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed that the frequency of detected fraudulent claims is on the rise. In comparison with 2014 this year has seen dishonest claims – including personal injury, “crash for cash” …
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Another Carer Caught On Camera Stealing From Elderly Victim

Another carer has been prosecuted for theft this month, after being caught on camera taking money from a vulnerable elderly gentleman. Jessie Downson, was filmed taking £493 from the 76-year-old, after suspicions had been raised and covert cameras installed in …
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Benefits cheat found guilty of obtaining Disability Living Allowance by deception at Cardiff Crown court.

Alan Bannister from Barry, South Wales claimed the higher rate of disability living allowance between2004-2012. He had exaggerated to the department of work and pensions his arthritis pain stating that he struggled to get dressed, could hardly lift a saucepan …
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RSPB Investigation sends Scottish Gamekeeper to Prison

Most people associate conservation and nice countryside walks with RSPB reserves however, in their quest to preserve British birds of prey the RSPB have resorted to covert tactics primarily used by the Police or Military. One such RSPB investigation resorted …
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Will the public allow Ched Evans to play professional football ever again

Footballers Ched Evans, 26 and Clayton McDonald were tried at Caernarfon Crown Court on account of raping a 19-year-old female. Evans was convicted of the rape on 20th April 2012 however, McDonald was found not guilty. Evans was refused leave …
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