IGA

Scam: Government Legal Department (GLD) fraudulent calls

27 August 2020 The IGA is aware that the Government Legal Department (GLD) general enquiry number is being used by fraudsters to try and extract money from members of the public.

Be Aware Special: Card Not Present Scams still active in the UK

30 June 2020 Card Not Present tyre scams are still being attempted across the UK. IGA member Tony Perfect, who runs M & D Motor Care Ltd, was recently a target and shares his experience with spotting the scam.

Scam: Business Rate Relief Fraud

24 April 2020 A fraudulent email is being sent to garages asking them to pay fees for a contract they have for their business rates relief.

Be Aware Special: Card Not Present scam happening nationwide

02 March 2020 The IGA is receiving reports of nationwide Card Not Present frauds relating to vehicle and tyre purchases over the telephone using stolen debit and credit card details. Get more information on here along with Card Not Present transaction guidelines.

Be aware special: False affiliation with the RMI and Trust My Garage

28 June 2019 The IGA has been made aware of organisations claiming false affiliation with the RMI and Trust My Garage.

Be Aware Special – Web Domain Email Scam

31 October 2018 We have been made aware of a new scam targeting small businesses that requests payment to register and protect your website domain name. Read on to get the full details so you can look out for similar suspicious activity.

Be Aware Special: Vehicle repair and recovery scam

31 July 2018 The IGA has uncovered another new scam targeting independent garages, where an individual poses as a potential customer who is unable to pay for vehicle recovery fees.

Be Aware Special: VAT business directory scam

29 June 2018 A new business directory scam has surfaced from a business called 'British Business & Commerce', claiming to need your VAT details to update their database in line with EU regulations.

Be Aware Special - New Advertising Scam Identified by IGA

30 January 2018 Scammers have been selling advertising space to independent garages and are attempting to take thousands of pounds from their accounts when paying over the phone. Read about the warning signs to look out for and how to protect your business here.

IGA warns businesses to be aware of advertising scam

29 January 2018 The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is warning businesses to be aware of a new advertising scam.