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Fake online car dealers ‘clone’ genuine retailers and lure victims with bargains

Published 04 October 2022
By David Mullen
Investigations have brought to light scams involving fraudsters using the details of legitimate car dealerships in order to trick consumers.
Smart motorway construction

Fraud fears over motorway construction

National Highways has written to construction companies asking them to outline the anti-fraud practices they have in place.
Published 13 July 2022
Bernie Ecclestone to become a father again to first son at the age of 89

Ecclestone to be charged with fraud

Former Formula One boss, Bernie Ecclestone is to face charges of fraud by false representation after discovery undeclared assets.
Published 12 July 2022
One million drivers may have fake car insurance as ghost brokers take hold

Up to a million drivers may have fake insurance

A crackdown on easy credit is claimed to have led up to one million drivers to take out illegitimate car insurance.
Published 30 May 2018
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Fraud bureau opens file on parking firm’s ticket...

A parking company whose wardens doctored photographic evidence in order to issue tickets has begun refunding motorists who were wrongly charged
Published 21 September 2015
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

News: 'Record number' of cheats hire lookalikes to...

Record numbers of learner drivers are being caught attempting to cheat the driving test by hiring lookalikes, according to figures from the Driver...
Published 26 January 2015
How to buy a used car safely

How can you be sure to buy a used car safely?

At driving.co.uk we want to make your search for the perfect used car as easy and enjoyable as possible. Follow our simple guidelines to stay out...
Published 30 May 2014