The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has released a warning to motorists - in the wake of a common scam fraudsters are using to obtain people's bank details.
The warning was issued this week, as con artists posing as DVLA officials are sending messages claiming that the recipient hasn't compensated them for road tax properly. The messages state that those who have received them could possibly be fined up to £1,000 should they not comply and update their bank details - The Liverpool Echo reports.
In a social media post, the DVLA has confirmed that these instances are scams, urging drivers to simply ignore the text. If a driver enters their personal information, scammers could be successful in emptying their bank accounts of hard earned money - as well as using licence details to commit major offences unknowingly on their behalf.
