Young drivers are being warned over the surge in 'ghost brokers' hawking fake car insurance on social media.
Experts say cheap quotes advertised on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and TikTok are 'too good to be true' and putting them at risk of 'devastating consequences'.
Anyone driving without insurance risks having their car seized and receiving a £300 fine and six points off their licence. This could escalate to an unlimited fine and a driving ban if they are taken to court.
The National Crime Agency has shared a series of mocked-up Instagram ads offering '100% legit insurance guaranteed to beat any price' to show drivers what to look out for.
Expensive car insurance premiums have prompted scammers to take advantage of drivers and homeowners who are desperate to find cheaper products.
