Watch out for a new Wi-Fi Scam

By David Beswick on 10 June 2016

Unsuspecting travellers have been the target of a new cyber scam, which hackers use to steal travellers’ personal information. Cyber criminals are able to gain access to this sensitive information by enticing travellers to use a Wi-Fi hotspot that is not password-protected. Generally, these hotspots are set up in heavily trafficked areas—such as hotel lobbies, airports, in tourist areas or even coffee shops.

Avoid seven common travel scams to avoid on your summer holidays…

By Saffron Insurance on 10 May 2016

Summer is getting closer and as you think about planning your next holiday, make sure that you can protect yourself against these seven common travel scams.

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.