Drivers are being warned that sharing certain information with others, whether in person or online, could cost them with people being urged to take care who they share information with.
It comes as the Driving Vehicle and Licensing Agency (DVLA) warned motorists against sharing their V5C paper to random people.
According to Birmingham Live, the sales of second-hand cars privately has seen a boom in recent time, and more so after the coronavirus pandemic. This is said to be because of the rise in car prices with many people now turning to other ways of getting their next car whilst also saving money.