Moped crash scams around Barry Road/Underhill/Goodrich

[Rockets]

Apparently they are now operating in the Calton Avenue/Woodwarde Road/Beauval Road area around school drop off and pick-up times.

[Pugwash]

This was discussed at the Dulwich Hill SNT on Monday evening. Police would like to be informed of all incidents to get a picture of the areas targeted. If they can build up a 'profile' it may be possible for unmarked cars/ and non uniformed officers to patrol those areas.  

[Happyme5]

I thought they would get busy again with the school runs back on.  Nasty lot of criminals.  

[malumbu]

Update from our friend - police formally responded  - the driver was uninsured and unable to be traced or was riding a foreign registered vehicle.  The registration was UK so this is a standard reply.  The police then referred to the Motor Insurance Bureau for uninsured claims - damage to the car is negligible. They are tempted to put a claim to his 'insurance company' to see what they come up with; they have a scan of his insurance.  Obviously fake.

So it looks like they bother you through claims agents hoping for a cash settlement, not sure if they will then take it to your insurer and whether the latter would play hardball, or just cough up.

But the sensible thing of reporting it to the police paid off, even if they did not catch the perpetrator and/or the gang. 

As reported raised separately with local plod in Lewisham and Southwark.

So give minimum information, if you have the presence of mind/feel strong enough at the time ring 999 there and then, if not ASAP.  Deny everything.  Ideally carry out a citizens arrest, but never heard of anyone doing this in real life....

[Kipper_1972]

Lots of useful advice...  if it were to happen to me I'd stand there and give them the silent treatment.

Take video and walk around unphased, they'll eventually go away....

Even if you have to wait all day it's better than the followup scenarios.....  That way you haven't left the scene of the "accident" (you video them riding off)

Are they going to be able to sue you personally - No (litigation applies common sense)

Will they contact the police - No

Therefore no need for you to contact your own insurance company (because of some jokers jumping around). Go home and sleep soundly. Afterwards send photos of the incident to the police.

(waiting for them to "leave" doesn't work if you're trying to collect your child from school etc)

Edited November 16, 2024 by Kipper_1972