Insurer Direct Line turned to Facebook after a policy holder claimed £25,000 for a car accident that he said involved a complete stranger. But Direct Line refused the claim after finding a picture on social media of the two men together at one of the men's weddings. The company has since apologised and paid out the money. The court also heard that the two men used the same gym and had each other’s mobile numbers. Police are investigating if the crash was staged.
Insurer Direct Line turned to Facebook after a policy holder claimed £25,000 for a car accident that he said involved a complete stranger. But Direct Line refused the claim after finding a picture on social media of the two men together at one of the men's weddings. A court in Scotland ruled Direct Line did not owe the claimant anything. The court also heard that the two men used the same gym and had each other’s mobile numbers. Police are investigating if the crash was staged.