Warning issued over DVLA scam that could completely empty your bank account

AuthorDayna McAlpine
Published date17 June 2022
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
The government agency regularly warns drivers over new scams that try to either steal your details or your money - and the latest alleges that you are due money from DVLA

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The scam text says that your vehicle tax has been "recalculated" and tells people to follow a link to claim it back - and by entering your bank or card details, you've played into the scammers' hands.

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Other common DVLA scams include:

* DVLA final request text scam - This scam will usually have capitalised letters such as 'ACTION...

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