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Aviva reveals ghost broking cases on the rise as fraudsters change tack

By 2025-11-07T07:00:00

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‘These fraudsters exploit social media to sell worthless insurance, leaving victims thousands of pounds out of pocket, driving without insurance and at risk of prosecution,’ says chief executive

Reported occurrences of ghost broking have grown by 22% over the past two years, according to new data from insurer Aviva.

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