Criminals are continuing to capitalise on the pandemic, but looking out for so many convincing scams can be incredibly daunting for motorists.
With more people buying and selling motors online than ever before, fraudsters have found new ways to target the vulnerable.
To help, Select Car Leasing have crunched the numbers of five recent online motoring scams, revealing that drivers are at risk of losing an eye-watering £8,485.
1. Fake Driving Licences Could Cost Learner Drivers £600
Following the pandemic, learner drivers are left with a long wait for their driving test. Some fraudsters are capitalising on the wait and targeting motorists who don’t want to wait to sit their test. Scammers are selling fake licences and paper certificates online for £600 each, stating they have inside access to driving test centres and can pass learner drivers without having to get behind the wheel of a vehicle. No licence cards are issued and the fraudsters take the funds.