The DVLA has issued a fresh warning to drivers not to share documents associated with their vehicles to avoid losing thousands of pounds. The government department said sharing documents such as the V5C registration logbook could open people up to identity theft.
The warning applies to any documents associated with your car or van. Criminals are looking to steal people's identities before using them to take out loans, order credit cards, or open bank accounts in their name.
Fraudsters might even pass the name on to someone else for criminal purposes. Organised thieves have been known commit other crimes in someone else's name, such as using your information to get a passport or driving licence or to rent an apartment. They may even give your name to the police during questioning for a crime they have committed, reports BirminghamLive.
