DVLA releases latest scam images to help keep motorists safe online English
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14 December 2020
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.
This comes as new figures released by the agency for the 3 months to September this year, show a 603% increase in reports to their contact centre of fraudulent emails, texts and phone calls, compared to the same period in 2019.
Public reports of email scams saw the biggest rise from July to September 2020 compared with same 3 months last year, jumping from 603 to 3,807 – an increase of 531%.
DVLA received 3,807 reports of email scams alone between July and September
That s an increase of 531% from 603 reported in the same three months in 2019
Reports of fraudulent texts fell 22% to 510, however tens of thousands of people who receive the alerts don t tell the DVLA about it
Agency outlined five top tips to spot fake emails and texts and how to report it
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Hyperlinks are one way scammers try to trick drivers (Image: DVLA)
To avoid being caught out, the agency has urged drivers to never share images of their driving licence or information on their bank details online.
Sarah Lyons, National Cyber Security Centre Deputy Director for Economy and Society said road users should “forward anything” to ensure any scam is thoroughly investigated.
She said: “It’s important to stay vigilant to suspicious messages as we know that criminals often imitate legitimate organisations like the DVLA to make their scam seem more convincing.
“Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if you’ve received an untrustworthy email or text message, but our latest guidance gives advice on how to spot the signs of a scam.
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