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Levi Winchester

Police warn drivers over wing mirror scam that could cost you hundreds of pounds

Drivers are being duped out of hundreds of pounds through a wing mirror scam that is currently doing the rounds.

The con involves fraudsters deliberately hitting your car as you drive past with a small object, such as a stick.

Scammers then pretend that your car has hit their wing mirror and demand payment for the repairs.

The devious scheme is currently happening in some parts of Wales but the police are warning all drivers to be alert.

A North Wales Police spokesperson said: "The victim will be driving along and then hear a bang on the passenger side of their vehicle.

A wing mirror scam is costing drivers hundreds (Getty Images)

“A car will then follow behind, get them to pull over, and then claim that the victim just struck his driver's door mirror and demand cash for repairs.

"What actually happens is that the scammer is parked at the roadside and will deliberately strike the victim's car as it passes.

“The damaged mirror is fake and wasn't caused by the victim."

A driver of a Range Rover reported falling victim to the scam in the Pensarn area of Conwy at the end of May, according to North Wales Police.

The police said that anyone with information should come forward. They can do so by calling 101 and quoting the reference code B078072.

Have you fallen victim to this scam? Let us know: mirror.money.saving@mirror.co.uk

In more car news, drivers have been warned not to grab a lift home with a learner after drinking during the Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

You could receive a fine of up to £2,500, ten points on your licence or a total ban if you rely on a lift home from a learner driver while you are over the legal drinking limit.

The warning comes as millions are set to attend street parties in honour of the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

This is because legally, you're in charge of the vehicle while you're supervising an unqualified motorist.

Decorating your car in Union Jack flags could also result in a £2,500 fine, reports the RAC.

The Road Vehicles Regulations Rule 30 states that drivers must have full view of the road and surrounding traffic at all times.

Should any part of your Jubilee accessories break this rule, then there are several times of fines you could receive.

If anything is blocking the front or rear view window, a driver could receive a £100 fine on the spot – which could rise to a £1000 fine and three points on your licence.

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