Rise in fraudulent car finance applications
A new survey has found there has been a rise in the number of fraudulent car finance applications.
Research by Experian found that during the first three quarters of 2008 there has been a 30.4 per cent rise in motor finance fraud compared to the same period in 2007.
The amount of fraudulent applications discovered total £39.3 million.
Over the last four years, the amount of fraud in the car market has increased by over four-and-a-half times, with a total value of £147 million.
Kirk Fletcher, managing director of Experian's automotive division, said: "The high value nature of vehicles makes the automotive industry a prime target for fraud.
"Most recently, applications for car finance have begun to slow down and August and September saw a drop in activity. Despite this, fraudulent applications have still continued to rise."
A recent survey by AXA found that one in three people in the UK lie about their financial situation. 
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