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18.01.2022 - 18:44 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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.
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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. Acknowledge that it's illegal to drive your vehicle until you've taxed it."
One of the telltale signs of a scam email and text is poor grammar and spelling - an official DVLA notice will not have any of these issues.
Furthermore, the DVLA will never ask for your personal or bank details or ask you to log into any official account via a link.
If you receive an email like this and you're not sure if it is legitimate or not, the best course of action is to ring the official DVLA phone line or email their official email account which can be found on the government website.
While receiving an email like this can be scary, if you're fully aware it is a scam attempting to steal your money or personal information, you
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