The tough economic times are causing some people to stoop to some drastic measures to make money. One of those things is fake auto insurance. Don’t be a victim to this ploy when shopping for auto insurance for your VW cars.
This particular story comes out of Michigan, but it could happen regardless of where you live. Several people purchased auto insurance through a company called Fender Bender Insurance Agency. Unfortunately, that company turned out to be a fraudulent company and people lost their money. Even worse, those people do not have insurance coverage on their automobiles. Here are some ways you can avoid being scammed when it comes to purchasing auto insurance:
Go with a reputable company. There are too many fly-by-night auto insurance companies that are here one month and gone the next. It’s worth a few extra dollars each month to purchase your auto insurance through a reputable company.
Visit the insurance company’s office in person. Look for the company’s business license and be familiar with what a legitimate license is supposed to look like.
Go local. Local companies are more likely to serve you better because they are smaller and they tend to treat you like a customer rather than a number.
If you think you have been scammed by a fraudulent auto insurance company, contact your local Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation to report the problem. Then visit a reputable insurance company right away to make sure you have coverage.
