DVLA releases latest scam images to help keep motorists safe online

Images of the latest online scams targeting motorists have been revealed by DVLA to help drivers spot and report them quickly.

The scams ask drivers to verify their driving licence details, offer vehicle tax refunds, highlight a failed vehicle tax payment and ask for bank details.

For more detailed advice visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dvla-releases-latest-scam-images-to-help-keep-motorists-safe-online

To report suspected email fraud contact the NCSC’s suspicious email reporting service, or email report@phishing.gov.uk. Suspicious text messages should be forwarded to 7726. This free-of-charge short code enables your provider to investigate the origin of the text and take action, if found to be malicious.

DVLA regularly publish advice on GOV.UK and across all our channels, including further top tips to help motorists stay safe online.

Fraud or cyber crime can be reported to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm), or by using their online reporting tool, which is available 24/7.