Lego collector’s insurance scam highlights UK’s £1.3bn fraud problem

The Guardian Business Tuesday 06 October 2026, 13:07 UTC By Julia Kollewe 1 min read

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Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customersA insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims. Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a 14% increase on the year before, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customers

A insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims.

Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a 14% increase on the year before, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

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