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Jailed Lego collector’s insurance scam highlights UK’s £1.3bn fraud problem
UK NewsBusiness•October 6, 2026 at 2:07 PMNational

Jailed Lego collector’s insurance scam highlights UK’s £1.3bn fraud problem

By Julia Kollewe•The Guardian - UK News

Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customersAn insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims.Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a 14% increase on the year before, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Continue reading...

Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customers

An insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims.

Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a 14% increase on the year before, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Continue reading...

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