As reported by WGRZ in their article, “State DMV Warns Motorists About an Increase in Staged Accidents,” the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a warning about a growing number of staged car crashes. These fraudulent accidents are designed to scam insurance companies while making innocent drivers responsible for damages.

Authorities report a 34% increase in staged crashes over the past three years, with scammers using tactics like the “Swoop and Squat” method. This involves multiple vehicles working together to force a rear-end collision, often making it appear as though the innocent driver is at fault. These organized fraud schemes frequently involve fake witnesses and exaggerated injury claims to maximize payouts.

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