Dvla issues urgent 'do this' warning to anyone who drives

THE DVLA IS URGING DRIVERS TO BE CAUTIOUS AS YOU COULD BE A VICTIM OF FRAUD 12:03, 22 May 2025 The DVLA has sounded an alarm for UK drivers, alerting them to an increase in scams aiming to

snatch personal information. In a recent update on X (previously known as Twitter), the agency issued a clear warning: "Use GOV.UK for DVLA services or scammers may sneakily steal your

personal details to commit fraud." Motorists are now being cautioned to stay alert and only engage with official government portals for any DVLA-related processes. Scammers have become

adept at crafting convincing facsimiles of websites, communication, and contact points to dupe individuals and potentially charge for services that are either free or less expensive through

GOV.UK. The message comes as fraudulent activity continues to rise, with criminals exploiting lookalike websites to mislead users. On its official website, the DVLA highlights the risks,

explaining how these scams work and how to report them. To stay safe, always search directly on GOV.UK for verified government services - especially when applying for something like a

driving licence or updating your vehicle details. DO THIS, WARNS DVLA On the website the DVLA linked to, it urged people to do the following: * Report misleading websites, emails, phone

numbers, phone calls or text messages you think may be suspicious * 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. * Forward suspicious emails to [email protected] - the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will investigate it. *

Forward suspicious text messages to 7726 - it’s free. * Report scam or misleading adverts to the Advertising Standards Authority. You can report adverts found online, including in search

engines, websites or on social media * Report scam or misleading adverts to Google if you found them in Google search results * Report to Bing if you found them in Bing search results WHAT

SHOULD I DO IF I THINK I'VE BEEN SCAMMED? If you suspect you've fallen victim to a scam, it's crucial to act swiftly. The DVLA recommends reporting the incident to Action

Fraud. This can be done online here by creating an account or proceeding as a guest. If online reporting isn't possible, you can ring their helpline on 0300 123 2040. Article continues

below This service is available for residents in England and Wales. For those residing in Scotland, such crimes should be reported directly to Police Scotland.