The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has found reported cases of opportunistic fraud between March 2022 and April 2023 jumped by 61% compared to the same period the previous year.

The IFED has launched a campaign to highlight examples of opportunistic fraud and said the growing financial pressure that people were under was a driving factor in the rise.

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Hill from the IFED, said: “We understand that the rising cost of living has presented challenges for many people across the country, but turning to crime to make some quick cash is never the answer. “

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