Police have warned the public about fake insurance broker scams on social media. Ghost brokers set up fake policy documents or take premium money online before disappearing. Devon and the Financial Conduct Authority issued a warning after several cases of people responding to ghost brokers on social media, which they use to give themselves added credibility. Customers are urged to contact insurers directly if they are concerned about a broker's social media presence or check Cornwall Police website to see if the broker is registered.
Police have warned the public about fake insurance broker scams on social media. Ghost brokers set up fake policy documents or take premium money online before disappearing. Devon and Cornwall Police issued a warning after several cases of people responding to ghost brokers on social media, which they use to give themselves added credibility. Customers are urged to contact insurers directly if they are concerned about a broker's social media presence or check the Financial Conduct Authority website to see if the broker is registered.