You could be breaking the law without realising it

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[00:00:00]You could be about to get a criminal conviction without even realizing it.

[00:00:03]The latest research from the finance industry regulator has shown that half of young drivers age between 17 and 25 have bought a car insurance policy via social media or a messaging app. Problem is that many of these policies are bogus, which means they are driving without insurance, which in the UK is a criminal offense. As a money expert with all of these qualifications, I'm going to tell you the four things you need to do to stay safe. Firstly, if you do see a firm that's advertising, then check they are legitimate by using the FCA Firm Checker tool, which I'll put a link to in my bio. Secondly, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

[00:00:39]Thirdly, don't buy car insurance policies through social media platforms or messaging apps. And finally, share this video with your friends. So, be careful because otherwise,