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Drivers on Long Island know car insurance can be a hefty tax. "Incredibly expensive to live, drive, to go shopping, to do anything on this island frankly," said Scott Mirsky, of Seaford. The New York state Department of Motor Vehicles says there is a scam causing car insurance to be even pricier. The DMV says staged car crashes are on the rise - situations in which someone intentionally causes a crash to collect insurance money. According to the Insurance Information Institute, this is inflating the average auto insurance premium by $100 to $300 per year. The DMV says if you are in a crash, never give money to the other driver, and call both the police and your insurance company. Even with the high cost there are some ways you can save a little, like a defensive driving class.

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DMV: Car insurance more pricy amid rise of staged crashes | News 12