Motoring experts have warned of a rise in scammers pretending to be from the DVLA
Drivers across the country have been urged to stay on the lookout for fake texts and emails aiming to steal their personal information.
In just one year, over 40 million adults across the country were targeted by scammers, a 14 per cent increase from the year before. Among the eight most common scam messages sent out to potential victims, 41 per cent of all reported scams show someone pretending to be an official government organisation.Recent government data also shows that the number of reports of fraudulent DVLA messages rose by 603 per cent in a three-month period, compared to the same period the year before.
"It is alarming to see how official these fake emails or texts look, and it is no wonder how Brits are unfortunately succumbing to the callous fraudsters. Once the scammers have access to your bank account after claiming they can give you a tax refund, it is a quick job for them to drain all your money."He continued: "And if they ask motorists to verify their driving licence details, it’s easy for them to create a fake identity using your information to carry out further crimes.
"Do not attempt to reach the DVLA through any third party website, or a link that has been sent to you. The only place you should access the DVLA to update any details, make payments or find contact information is through the official GOV.UK website.
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