Motorious benefit cheat

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Motorious benefit cheat

I know someone who is a named driver on a trade insurance policy. The thing is, he is on the dole and doesn’t work (not legally anyway).
Is his insurance valid or not? I thought it was insurance for people in the motor trade only.

Asked on 12 June 2010 by DB, via email

Answered by Honest John

If he is 'employed' moving cars, then the DHSS will come down hard on him for being a benefits cheat. If he isn't, then he and the insurance policyholder could get prosecuted by the police for him driving without insurance.

Tags: insurance scams legal issues trade insurance policies

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