Drivers have been urged not to fall for a clever scam that sees them targeted by email or text in a bid to snatch their bank details.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) warned that fake messages purporting to be from the agency have recently been doing the rounds, which inform motorists that they must pay their vehicle tax immediately due to a “recalculation” or declined payment. The texts and emails encourage recipients to follow a link and enter their bank details to pay their tax - but clicking on the link can lead to scammers stealing personal information, BirminghamLive reports .
The DVLA warned on Twitter: “Scammers pretend to be DVLA giving false information through texts and emails ‘phishing’ for your information. Don’t fall for it.”
