Young Adults Most at Risk of Online Crime

By Saffron Insurance on 12 January 2017

Young adults are more likely than any other age group to have their online accounts hacked by cyber criminals, according to recent research. The research found that 89 per cent of people between 18 and 24 share personal information on social media, which many people commonly use to create their passwords and PINs.

Cyber Crime Officially Becomes UK's Most Common Criminal Offence

By Richard Brown on 03 December 2015

Cyber crime—which includes the theft of personal information, online harassment and bullying, and disruption of trade—was recognised as the United Kingdom’s most common criminal offence by the ONS. It can cost businesses, on average, up to £1.46 million. The best way to protect your business from cyber crime is to purchase cyber insurance.

Beware of a New 'Crash for Cash' Scam

By James Halls on 24 September 2015

Motorists are being targeted by a more aggressive version of the ‘crash for cash’ scam. In the past, criminals would stage collisions with unsuspecting motorists in order to file fraudulent insurance claims. If a criminal was able to avoid the insurer’s fraud detection systems, he or she stood to earn a sizeable payment. Recently, criminals have begun trying a more direct approach.