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Beware Car Insurance Fraud Dangers On Craigslist and Kijiji
– ratesupermarket.ca
So you’re on the hunt for car insurance coverage – would you turn to classifieds sites like Kijiji or Craigslist to find a deal? Consumers who do should tread with caution – a recent arrest of a large-scale insurance fraudster has one of Canada’s leading insurance providers warning consumers to be diligent.
“Following an investigation conducted by Aviva Canada and the Toronto Police Service, a man was arrested and is facing 34 charges including 14 fraud related charges for the sale and distribution of fraudulent motor vehicle liability cards,” explains Glenn Cooper, spokesperson for Aviva Canada. George Solak was taken into custody in Edmonton on September 10; during his arrest, police discovered fraudulent Aviva Canada motor vehicle insurance liability cards.
Use Smarts When Searching
Solak’s arrest highlights the rise of a certain breed of insurance fraud in Canada in which faked pink slips are being sold to drivers searching for lower rates.
Solak is accused of advertising the insurance cards on Kijiji and Craigslist — marketplace websites that can make it easier for fraudsters to tempt deal-hungry consumers…
