Bin lorries, ambulances and a hearse among vehicles stolen in the UK in 2023
Ambulances, bin lorries, road sweepers and even a hearse were among more than 100,000 vehicles stolen in the UK in 2023, according to newly released figures.
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DVSA Warns Drivers About Parking Scam Texts
The fraudulent messages claim that drivers have received a parking fine and must pay a fee to avoid further action.
Drivers warned over QR code parking scams
The RAC advised motorists to make payments only with cash, cards or official apps.
Television’s Mike Brewer says ‘fight is on’ after car dealership is hit by scammers
Television presenter Mike Brewer has said that the ‘fight is one’ after his used car dealership was targeted by fraudsters using a fake identity.
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Couple warn of car-buying scam after fraudsters tamper with Skoda before test drive
A Hertfordshire couple came close to losing thousands of pounds after fraudsters tampered with a car they were selling before taking it for a test drive.
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Vehicle scam reports surged by 74% in the first half of 2023, says Lloyds Bank
A major bank has recorded a 74% surge in the number of reports of vehicle scams in the first half of this year, with victims losing nearly £1,000 on average.
TV star Mike Brewer has ‘Wheeler Dealers’ Ford Fiesta stolen
A classic Ford Fiesta due to appear in a special Wheeler Dealers episode with Mike Brewer has been stolen ahead of its star appearance.
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Car criminals using cheap tracking devices to target drivers
This new car theft threat sees thieves use tracking devices to track, monitor and steal vehicles.