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Young UK drivers issued urgent £2000 warning after being 'exploited' by policies
Young drivers aged 17 to 25 lose an average of £2,000 to ghost brokers selling fake insurance, with scams increasing this year, Aviva warns.
- On August 14, 2025, Aviva issued an urgent warning to young UK drivers about ghost broking scams in a company post with guidance.
- Insurer data shows young drivers aged 17 to 25 are prime targets because they often pay higher premiums, Aviva said.
- Average victims lose around £2,000, including a £1,700 premium and £300 in fees, risking uninsured costs, police seizure, and court action.
- Aviva recommends checking sellers and registers before paying, advising caution on social media and urging verification via the Financial Services Register and British Insurance Brokers’ Association , plus reporting suspected fraud to police.
- This year Aviva reports detections are higher than in 2024 as ghost brokers use fake professional-looking websites, fake documents, and cancel genuine policies after purchase.
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Young drivers buying fake policies losing £2,000 on average, says insurer
Aviva said its data indicates that ghost broking scams are on the rise.
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