Next time you check your email, be on the lookout for a new type of scam targeting drivers.
If you have received an email from the DVLA in your Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook inbox, be wary. Fraudsters appear to be using the official vehicle licensing agency to scare unsuspecting drivers into revealing personal and sensitive details. Fooled users may then be at increased risk of cyber-attacks or account hacking.
The new warning has been issued by the Action Fraud team, with safety experts saying they have received more than a thousand reports of UK drivers being confronted by DVLA officials.
The email claims that drivers have not paid their vehicle tax and must take urgent action to avoid a hefty fine. It also provides an example of a message asking users to confirm their payment methods.
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“We have received over 1,100 complaints about FAKE emails purporting to be from the #DVLA,” Action Fraud explained in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
“The letters say your 'transport tax is unpaid' in order to steal your information.”
Receiving a message from the DVLA is certainly alarming, but it is precisely this fear that cybercriminals try to exploit, as it increases the likelihood that email users will act impulsively.
If you find a message purporting to be from the DVLA stating that you have not paid your vehicle tax, be extremely careful.
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If you have any doubts, you can always contact the DVLA directly to check the situation. There is also an online service that shows whether your car is taxable and whether it has passed the inspection.
Simply click here and enter your vehicle's number to check its status.
Online scammers are always looking for new ways to trick unsuspecting users, so stay alert when checking your inbox and only download attachments or reply to messages if you are 100% sure they come from an official source.
Sourse: www.mirror.co.uk
