flash for cash
The term "flash for cash" can refer to either an insurance scam involving deliberate car accidents or the operation of speed cameras.
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Definition
C1Insurance Fraud
(informal, UK)A fraudulent practice where a driver signals another to proceed, then causes an accident to claim insurance money.
Example
- The driver fell victim to a flash for cash scam and had to deal with false insurance claims.
B2Traffic Enforcement
(informal, Australia)Refers to speed cameras or vans that capture and fine speeding vehicles.
Example
- Many drivers were caught by the flash for cash cameras on the highway.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flash for cash":
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