Cyber crooks regularly deploy these sorts of tactics knowing that some people will hastily jump to resolve the matter without thinking it through.
It's against the law to drive a vehicle without road tax - and anyone caught driving without it could be fined up to £1000.Millions of young drivers could be fined £100s if they fall for ‘ghost broker’ scamIf you do spot the scam in your inbox, it's best to report it to the national scam reporting service.
Sarah Lyons, Deputy Director for Economy and Society for the National Cyber Security Centre - part of GCHQ - says: "It’s important to stay vigilant to suspicious messages as we know that criminals often imitate legitimate organisations like the DVLA to make their scam seem more convincing. You should also contact your bank or credit card provider immediatley to see if they can stop or trace the cash.
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