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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

Scam warning for learner drivers after bank records jump in reported cases

Lloyds Banking Group said many motoring lesson and test scams originate on social media (PA Archive) - (PA Archive)

Learner drivers are being warned to watch out for motoring lesson and test scams, after a major bank saw reports of such incidents nearly double.

Offers of cut-price driving lessons, “guarantees” of early test slots, requests for cash to be paid up-front and “no show” driving instructors are common themes around such scams, according to Lloyds Bank.

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