what does JDA Key Forensics do?
Insurance fraud poses a significant threat to the automotive industry, leading to financial losses and increased premiums for honest policyholders. As technology continues to advance, leveraging data acquisition from vehicle car keys emerges as a crucial tool in the prevention of insurance fraud. This document explores the importance of collecting and analyzing data from car keys to enhance fraud detection and mitigation strategies in the insurance sector.
Data acquisition from vehicle car keys presents a powerful tool in the fight against insurance fraud. By leveraging the unique information embedded in car key data, insurers can enhance their fraud detection capabilities, leading to more accurate risk assessments and reduced financial losses. As technology continues to evolve, the insurance industry must stay proactive in adopting and adapting these innovations to safeguard the interests of both insurers and policyholders.
In the case of BMW, Audi, and the newer VW fobs, the electronic data can be expanded upon massively. In many cases telling us the VIN number, model, trim, key number and last time and date of use (contact us to find out more on specific vehicles). This is helpful as the time and date of use can be critical if the last known use is after the vehicle was reported stolen. Mercedes fobs have a similar system with more limited information held.
Our Services
A Basic Report
- A date check; most modern keys can be opened to reveal a date stamp to confirm if the key in question is original or a copy.
- The condition of the blade; the alloy can flake, chip, wear and scar in such a way that will enable us to identify the approximate age of the key.
- A transponder reading; almost every key has a transponder which can usually be read with our Zed Bull transponder reader, or in the case of Mercedes, we have the Expert Key Examiner. In the case of some keys, this can tell us the transponder number, response codes, key number, mileage it was last used and sometimes even the VIN number.
- Electronic microscope photos; to backup any data we provide, photos are used to illustrate points made.
- Background information; regarding general security of the vehicle type and model.
- General Information; regarding the number of keys supplied as standard when new.
A Comprehensive Report
- All the points raised in the basic report plus.
- Were possible, a data sheet from the manufacturer and key scan with more extensive data (VIN number, last use etc),
- A greater breakdown on the vehicles security.
- A larger library of images to support text
- References from sources to backup data sourced from the keys
- Audi, VW, BMW and most recently, Land Rover Evoque, Vogue and Sport key fobs can be read by the manufacturer to establish authenticity.
Instructions
Key's should be sent recorded delivery to our address at;
PO Box 784
Wigan
WN1 9UH
Standard turnaround time for the reports is 10-15 working days (depending on backlog and if a visit to the manufacturer is required). Keys should be sent recorded delivery, packed well in a padded envelope, along with a cover letter/note and a key report request form detailing vehicle information/background, this form can be downloaded is PDF or Word formats via the links below. A copy of the V5 is preferred but not essential; this is used to match the VIN and registration details to the key.