Latest scam concerning motorists.Insurance companies have gotten wise to 'crash for cash' scams,so the criminals/lowlifes have come up with a new way to target unsuspecting drivers. A gang member hides inbetween parked cars,when a car passes,they throw something at the passing car that creates a noise.The unsuspecting driver thinks he has hit a stationary car. Other gang members are in a car following the unsuspecting driver,and then flash their lights/sound horn and gesticulate for the victim to pull over.They point to a wing mirror hanging loose on their vehicle and possibly other damage.They state they would rather not go through the insurance,and ask for cash,usually approx £200.Victims have been known to drive to an ATM to withdraw cash to pay these 'scutters'.They put pressure on the victim to pay,but the advice is to take photo's/video's of the damage and the crims(they don't like their picture taken for obvious reasons!).If in any doubt as to the validity of their claim,you feel pressurised,call the police.Apparently they are targeting young drivers who are frightened of going to their insurance company for fear of bumping their premiums up.They are also targeting the older generation hoping to confuse.
Take care out there,stay calm...............Dave.