![]() It told us that it reviewed the accounts we shared and removed all violating content depicting the sale of fraudulent documents. Which? reported the to ads Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Under this new legislation, online platforms such as Facebook, Google and Instagram will be legally obliged to remove harmful content, which will include scams and fraudulent content among others. Scam ads like the examples we've found highlights the importance of the new Online Safety Act, which became legislation in October 2023. Avoiding and reporting driving licence scams If you’re nearly 70, you should receive a D46P application form through the post and be able to renew your licence for free. Learner drivers can also use the official DVSA site to book a driving test. You can search for accredited driving schools, instructors and lessons on Gov.uk. Those learning to drive will need to apply for a provisional licence before they start driving lessons or take their theory and practical tests. Third-party services do exist, but you will end up paying more for your application and you could end up using a dodgy service. ![]() Learners should only take their driving test if they are completely ready to pass.’ĭriving licences can be applied for and renewed on the Gov.uk website. 'We urge anyone to report any tests offered on social media to us. The DVSA said: ‘Any tests booked outside of the official DVSA booking site could be a scam and may result in candidates not having a test slot. It also told us that the vast majority of these services are scams used to extort money from people desperate for a licence that they’ll never receive. It told us that it receives many reports of illegal services relating to driving test fraud on social media platforms. ![]() Which? also contacted the DVSA, which carries out driving tests. Which? contacted the DVLA with examples of some of the scam ads we saw – it confirmed that these ads are not connected to the DVLA and are recognised scams that attempt to obtain payment or personal information. Read more: £75m lost to investment fraud on social media.Your license will be ready in 6-10 days.’ They also told us: ‘For it to be authentic I’ll need to have you registered for the theory exams and also for the practicals. They went on to say that they were a DVLA agent and that what they were doing was a ‘back-door activity’. We messaged the page behind this Instagram ad – the person who replied told us they could help us get a driver’s licence without sitting the driving tests. It also claimed to be fully registered with its services 'confirmed' by the DVLA. A scam ad on social media offering a UK driving licenceĪnother ad Which? came across was promoted on Instagram and claimed to provide a UK driving licence as well as remove licence bans and points.
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