Motorists at risk of serious car insurance scams as worrying surge prompts safety action

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Drivers have been warned of a rise in ghost broking scams ensnaring young motorists across the UK, after research found a 25 per cent surge in 18-to-24-year-olds caught up in fraud.The research also found ghost broking left young drivers at risk of travelling without valid insurance, based on a comparison of the first quarters of 2025 and 2026.Fresh research published by the insurer yesterday shows that 12 per cent of 17- to 25-year-olds have already been duped by insurance fraudsters, meaning roughly one in ten young drivers has fallen victim.

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The problem has been spreading through social media, where almost two-thirds of young drivers revealed they have encountered adverts for suspiciously cheap cover.

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Nearly half report that such adverts are becoming more frequent.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Close to one in five young motorists warned someone in their circle, whether a friend or relative, has been personally affected by the scam.

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