Warning of new DVLA 'road tax refund' scam targeting drivers
A DANGEROUS DVLA text scam is currently circulating in the UK.
A warning was shared about a scam text message claiming to be from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, which notifies drivers about a vehicle tax recalculation.
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The message says: "We have recalculated your vehicle tax.
"You are owed £48.84 due to overpayment."
It then gives consumers a link to click on to claim their refund, which would take them to a fake website.
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