So-called “ghost broker” extortion is on the rise, typically using social media to scam motorists into buying fraudulent insurance. This practice leaves you out of pocket and driving around illegally. Besides costing you a lot of money, it can have serious long-term consequences, including landing you with a criminal record. But “ghost broking” is an umbrella term which covers a number of scams used by cybercriminals.

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