Dvla issues warning to millions of drivers who have a bank account

THE MOTORING BODY HAS SHARED URGENT GUIDANCE FOR MILLIONS OF DRIVERS WHO HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT AMID A SPATE OF FRAUD. 08:34, 22 May 2025 The DVLA has issued a warning to anyone with a bank

account - urging them NOT to share details via texts. The motoring body has shared urgent guidance for millions of drivers who have a bank account amid a spate of fraud. In a recent post on

X (formerly Twitter), the agency cautioned: "Use GOV.UK for DVLA services or scammers may sneakily steal your personal details to commit fraud." It said: "Find out how these

#scams work and how to avoid or report them." Report misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text messages you think may be suspicious, the DVLA warns on its website.

READ MORE UK FACES 27C HEATWAVE NEXT WEEK WITH 33 COUNTIES IN ENGLAND SET TO SIZZLE It says: "Do not give out private information (such as bank details or passwords), reply to text

messages, download attachments or click on any links in emails if you’re not sure they’re genuine." Article continues below Under its top tips online, the DVLA adds: "Fraudsters

will often send emails or text messages to unsuspecting victims asking them to confirm personal details, such as bank or payment information. They may even send messages that claim you are

entitled to a hefty vehicle tax refund. "DVLA will never ask you for your bank account details or ask you to confirm payment details. We will only ask you to confirm your personal

details by email or text if you have a live enquiry with us. "And vehicle tax refunds are issued automatically – never via an email with a link!" The DVLA's Phil Morgan said:

"There’s been an increase in the number of fake social media accounts that either claim to be DVLA or affiliated with us in some way. Article continues below "These accounts

promise to offer driving licence renewals or replacement documents at a speedier rate, however, an application made through a third-party company is not processed any quicker than one

received through our official GOV.UK services. "Aside from regularly reminding our customers of the importance of only using GOV.UK, we also encourage customers to be vigilant and to

familiarise themselves."