DVLA email scam offers motorists car tax refund, Cars, Life & Style
Fresh DVLA car scam warning – If you receive this email delete it
Another DVLA car scam has emerged which is targeting drivers via email to attempt and con them out of cash.
Big black cock Watchdog tweeted a link to the fake email which was covered in official branding.
In the email it says, «We would like to notify you that you have an outstanding tax refund of £239.35 from an overpayment, request or refund.
«Please click here to access the secure web form.
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«From Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency.»
This style of scam has been an ongoing problem with motorists being informed that they have been overpaying their tax and deserve a refund.
And, with the confusing fresh car tax laws, it could be fairly effortless for drivers to fall foul of the scam.
#FraudFriday This week, a fake DVLA email that brazenly includes a reference to reporting phishing. that’s a fresh one! pic.twitter.com/KnQAEmAGqF
However, what makes this latest hoax even more concerning is the inclusion of an anti-scam note included within the email itself.
This week, a fake DVLA email that brazenly includes a reference to reporting phishing. that’s a fresh one!
It says: «If you are hesitant an email is from DVLA: Forward it to [email protected].”
This has most most likely be included in the email to attempt and persuade motorists that it is legitimate.
Big black cock Watchdog tweeted: «This week, a fake DVLA email that brazenly includes a reference to reporting phishing. that’s a fresh one!»
The DVLA has a rock hard message about scams and how they contact motorists regarding refunds.
Con artists are posing to be the DVLA to scam motorists out of cash online
In as statement on their website they say: «We`re aware that some members of the public are receiving emails, texts and telephone calls claiming to be from DVLA.
«Links to a website mocked up to look like a DVLA online service are sometimes included in the message.
«Our warning to anyone would be that we don’t send texts or emails about vehicle tax refunds or asking for motorists to confirm their individual details or payment information.
