Medium riskGovernment, Tax & Legal Scams

Driving Test Booking Scam

This scam uses third-party websites posing as the official driving test booking service, charging inflated fees, reselling cancellation slots, or harvesting your licence and payment details.

Quick verdict

Risk level
Medium risk
Scam type
Government service impersonation
Main red flag
A non-official driving test site charging high fees or 'finding' earlier slots.
What to do first
Book only through the official driving test booking service.

What this scam usually looks like

This scam uses third-party websites posing as the official driving test booking service, charging inflated fees, reselling cancellation slots, or harvesting your licence and payment details.

Example message pattern

Example pattern — not a real report
Example pattern: 'Book your driving test fast and find earlier slots! Pay our service fee and enter your licence details: [non-official site]'

This is a fictional, anonymised example used to illustrate the pattern. It is not a verified real message, and any names are used only to show how the scam typically reads.

Red flags to watch for

  • A non-official site offering to book or find test slots
  • Fees far above the official price
  • Promises of earlier 'cancellation' slots for a fee
  • Requests for licence and payment details
  • Search ads posing as the official service

What to do

  • Book only through the official driving test service
  • Find the official site directly rather than via ads
  • Check the official fee before paying
  • Report impersonating sites to the authority

If you already clicked or replied

  • If you overpaid, dispute the charge with your bank
  • If you shared licence details, monitor for misuse
  • Verify your booking with the official service
  • Report the site and keep evidence

What not to do

  • Do not book driving tests through non-official sites
  • Do not pay inflated fees or for 'earlier slots'
  • Do not share licence details on unverified sites

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I book a driving test?
Only through the official driving test booking service, found directly rather than via search ads, to avoid inflated fees and scams.
Can a service find me earlier slots?
Third-party 'slot finder' services often charge high fees and may breach the official terms. Book and manage slots through the official service.
I used a non-official site. What now?
Dispute any overcharge with your bank, monitor for misuse of your licence details, verify your booking officially, and report the site.
How do I find the official site?
Search the official government domain for driving tests directly and verify the official fee before paying.

Last reviewed: June 2026

Disclaimer: This page provides educational information only to help you recognise common scam patterns. It is not legal, financial, cybersecurity, or law enforcement advice, and it does not confirm whether any specific message, company, or person is genuine or fraudulent. When in doubt, contact the official organisation directly and report concerns to your local authorities.