Drivers are being warned about a DVLA email scam - here’s how to spot it

As scammers become more sophisticated with their techniques, being aware of scams and how to spot them has never been more important.

Drivers are currently being warned about a convincing DVLA scam email that seeks to trick you into thinking you haven’t paid for your vehicle tax.

This is everything you need to know - and what to do if you’ve received one of these emails.

What’s the scam?

The scam involves drivers receiving an email that informs them that their latest vehicle tax payment has failed.

The email is professionally worded and tells the recipient that it appears that “some of the billing details associated with you might have expired or were otherwise changed”. They are then encouraged to click on a link to “update and verify” their billing details.

Recipients are then also warned that if they fail to pay their vehicle tax on time, they can be fined up to £1,000, or that their details could be passed on to a debt collection agency. Of course, clicking on the link provided would allow for scammers to steal your details.