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Motorists warned to lookout for new lockdown scams including fake car listings and staged accidents

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dailyrecord.co.uk

GoCompare is warning motorists to be more vigilant amid new concerns that economic uncertainty, coupled with tightened lockdown measures may increase their susceptibility to fraud.

Restrictions have increased the amount of time people spend online managing their affairs and this has attracted cybercriminals who are targeting the sale of vehicles though digital platforms or are impersonating genuine organisations, including the DVLA, to steal victims’ money, personal information or to get them to click on links which may contain malware.

The coronavirus pandemic has also meant that many people are having to manage on much reduced incomes – making them more vulnerable to fraudsters offering enticing deals.

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