New figures from Cifas - the UK's largest fraud database - show 'fronting' is now the most common type of consumer fraud in the UK - where a car owner intentionally lies about the main driver on their vehicle for a cheaper car insurance quote. The impact of this type of fraud, however, could see individuals driving without valid insurance, and in some cases, result in a criminal record. (Image: GETTY)Nevertheless, according to Cifas, fronting is largely considered "reasonable" by four in ten Britons. According to the agency's figures, while one in seven British adults have committed one or more types of consumer fraud, two in three know someone who has. "It’s sad to note how common fraud is among the British population, and that even more people find such acts of dishonesty acceptable," explained Mike Haley at Cifas.

Source: Daily Mirror July 18, 2019 03:57 UTC