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New 'Crash for Cash' scam

Post by X5Sport » Fri Aug 16, 2013 2:12 pm

Seen on the BBC News today.......Flash you out scam.
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Post by ITBarbie » Fri Aug 16, 2013 4:42 pm

Just heard about this on the radio.  They say that the police are getting to grips with it. I think as criminals were using the "but you went into the back of me" scenario the insurance companies and police got wise and the criminals have just moved on to something else.  Still not sure how you can prove the other driver flashed you through though?  Crime evolves unfortunately  :(
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Re: New 'Crash for Cash' scam

Post by pvr » Fri Aug 16, 2013 5:07 pm

I do some quick profiling when someone flashes ...
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Post by psychosis » Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:17 pm

One of the problems is the highway code only says to flash headlights to let other motorists know you are there. I suppose these guys will use that to their advantage. I'm very defensive when I drive. Too many people running red lights round here and regardless of someone flashing to let me go I will only move if I have room. Having said that I will flash people to let them out of junctions. Getting far too considerate in my old age O:-)
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Post by Sanj » Fri Aug 16, 2013 8:36 pm

@ ITBarbie - stop teasing with the new avatar - you still got it babe!
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Post by pvr » Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:27 pm

@Sanj - have a cold shower  :))
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Post by 535dboy » Sat Aug 17, 2013 8:24 am

[quote="Sanj"]
@ ITBarbie - stop teasing with the new avatar - you still got it babe!
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Post by Sanj » Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:28 am

You were thinking the same!
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Post by 535dboy » Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:31 pm

[quote="Sanj"]
You were thinking the same!
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Although she is an original like me,I don't know her so couldn't comment but yes apparently pleasing on the eye but then I woul say that as she looks like an older version of my mrs!
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Re: New 'Crash for Cash' scam

Post by X5Sport » Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:42 pm

[quote="535dboy"]
Although she is an original like me................but yes apparently pleasing on the eye but then I would say that as she looks like an older version of my mrs!
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Post by 535dboy » Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:45 pm

[quote="X5Sport"]
[quote="535dboy"]
Although she is an original like me................but yes apparently pleasing on the eye but then I would say that as she looks like an older version of my mrs!
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You do like living dangerously..... :))
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Would it help if I followed it up by saying I still would?
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Post by X5Sport » Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:48 pm

Probably not.......you just get clouted by the wife instead... :)) :))

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Post by 535dboy » Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:02 pm

Luckily she knows me well!!
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Re: New 'Crash for Cash' scam

Post by ITBarbie » Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:02 pm

Thanks Sanj x

As for 535dboy..older version....thanks! Can't comment on you as you don't have a pic up but maybe there's a reason for that eh! Touché :-)
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Re: New 'Crash for Cash' scam

Post by 535dboy » Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:07 pm

[quote="ITBarbie"]
Thanks Sanj x

As for 535dboy..older version....thanks! Can't comment on you as you don't have a pic up but maybe there's a reason for that eh! Touché :-)
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He he, just jesting!

Maybe similar age to her then! I'm the toy boy!
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