TSB Bank Warns Driving Test Scams
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Sep 23, 2025 · Last updated Sep 25, 2025
The surge in driving test and lesson scams, as reported by Sabadell — TSB, highlights a growing risk for consumers and could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny on social media platforms like Meta Platforms, Meta Platforms — Instagram, Snap Inc., ByteDance — TikTok Shop, and Meta Platforms — WhatsApp, which are identified as primary channels for these fraudulent activities. Financial institutions may face pressure to enhance fraud detection and prevention measures, potentially impacting their operational costs and customer trust.
Sabadell — TSB has reported a significant 211% increase in losses due to driving lesson and test scams between January and August 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The average loss for a scammed learner driver is £244. These scams, often fueled by driving test backlogs, involve fake lesson offers, fast-tracked test promises, and bogus United Kingdom — Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) websites. Alex Robinson, head of fraud analytics at Sabadell — TSB, noted that almost all scams originate from social media platforms, with Meta Platforms accounting for over half of the losses, followed by Meta Platforms — Instagram, Snap Inc., ByteDance — TikTok Shop, and Meta Platforms — WhatsApp. Both Sabadell — TSB and United Kingdom — Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency are urging learner drivers to verify services, stick to official booking routes, and report suspicious accounts to avoid falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.
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