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Filing a third-party insurance claim is painstakingly complex, especially for victims caught in the confusion of an accident. Victims are encouraged to gather comprehensive information—photos, contact details, vehicle registration numbers—and to follow official procedures carefully. Many are unaware that unscrupulous actors prey on their stress, urging them to hand over control, leading to inflated claims and compromised repairs.
Some victims, desperate to get their vehicles back quickly or overwhelmed by the process, unknowingly involve themselves in these schemes. They often do not realize the extent of the inflated costs or the fraudulent nature of some repairs until it’s too late.