A staged collision fraud where a scammer flashes their headlights to signal another driver to pull out of a junction or change lanes. Once the victim moves, the scammer accelerates into them and denies ever flashing their lights. The scammer then files an inflated insurance claim for vehicle damage and personal injury.
Heard on the job
Be careful pulling out of that lot, there's a crew pulling flash for cash scams on delivery trucks.
Insider tip
Installing a dashcam is the most effective way to protect against this specific type of fraud.