The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers over fake texts and emails that aim to steal your information. Based on screenshots shared by the DVLA Twitter account, it appears that the scammers try and trick people into thinking their vehicle has not been taxed or a payment has not gone through.
The email or text will also come with a link that receivers are urged to click on - this will send them to a fake website where they will be asked to enter their personal and bank details. Read more: Non-urgent surgery and appointments to restart in Greater Manchester's hospitals this week This is generally known as a 'phishing' scam.
Speaking on the scam, the DVLA stressed that it will "never ask you to reply, give personal or bank details or ask you to log into an account".
One such scam email shared by the DVLA says: "DVLA have been notified electronically about you latest payment for your vehicle tax failed because there is not enough money on you debit card. "We sent you a DVLA bill, and we still haven't received payment.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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