30% of young drivers have bought car insurance from ghost brokers

Aviva's recent research reveals that young people are being targeted by ghost brokers. The research was conducted to highlight the issue of ghost broking, where fraudsters pose as legitimate insurance companies, illegally selling fake or invalid insurance to young drivers and motorists who find it difficult to buy insurance; it also shows that those who purchased cover via social media almost certainly dealt with a ghost broker and likely bought worthless insurance. This puts them at risk of having their car seized, facing an unlimited fine and receiving a driving ban.

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