Insurance fraud is on the rise. Stay protected, drive smart, and make sure you've got the evidence on your side with the right dash cam for your needs.

With the advent of car insurance scams, dash cams have become a popular buy. In New York, a dash cam owner learns just how important a purchase it was when a would-be insurance fraudster attempts to cause a car crash.

Video shows as the woman was driving on the busy highway when another car cut her off and caused her to slam on the brakes.

Police are investigating the incident, saying this is insurance fraud and is happening more often around the country.