Motorists warned of DVLA scam messages

Bogus emails and text messages are being sent by scammers posing as DVLA

Motorists warned of DVLA scam messages
Image: Bigstock.

Motorists are being targeted by fraudsters pretending to be the DVLA in an attempt to pry information or money out of drivers.

One of the messages reads: “FINAL REQUEST: DVLA Swansea have been trying to contact you, Click below for more information” followed by a bogus URL address.

Another reads: “We would like to notify you that you still have an outstanding vehicle tax refund of £48.84 from an overpayment, despite our previous letters regarding your refund we are yet to receive your claim.”

It continues: “Requests for refunds are time limited please use the link below to complete your refund request” with a link below saying “Get Started.”

The DVLA website advises: “Links to a website mocked up to look like a DVLA online service are sometimes included in the message.

“We don’t send emails or text messages with links to websites asking you to confirm your personal details or payment information.

“We strongly advise anyone who receives such a request not to open the link and delete the item.”

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You may use these HTML tags and attributes: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong>


The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.

Have your say!

2 0

Lost Password

Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.