watchout for spoof Email from fraudsters claiming to be from DVLA...

[mexicojones]

I got an email from the email address Suzanne . Morgan @ dvla . gsi . gov . uk but when I hit reply the target address is DLOMail @ dvla . gsi . gov . uk . I was wondering if anyone could help confirming if it's genuine. They don't ask for any super sensitive data but I still want to be sure it's real before replying because sometimes these emails do just feel a little off. The email says...

 

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Dear *******,

Please take time to read this Email, as it requires you to take action regarding your driving licence application. If we do not hear from you within 7 days, your application may be cancelled and any fees already paid will be refunded to you.

 

We are unable to accept confirmation of the following details over the telephone. However, you can email your reply. If you have any difficulty amending the sections below, please reply and free key your answers, or delete the answers that do not apply to you.

 

 

Would you please confirm, by amending the section below, why you are applying for a driving licence.

 

¨ I have been disqualified/revoked from driving.

¨ My existing licence has been lost/stolen.

¨ I wish to change my photo on my existing licence.

¨ Other (please explain)

 

DECLARATION

 

Please note that you can electronically sign your declaration by typing your full name in the electronic signature box below.

 

I understand that it is a criminal offence to make a false declaration to get a driving licence and that to do so can lead to prosecution and a maximum penalty of up to two years imprisonment. I also understand that failing to provide information is an offence that could lead to prosecution and a fine of up to £1000. I declare that I am resident in the UK and the information I have given is correct.

 

Electronic Signature (please type your full name below)

Edited September 28, 2015 by mexicojones
Inaccurate details

[dx100uk]

http://tinyurl.com/of66rtu

 

 

try this it is a spoof.

 

 

always best to goto the website the fraudster is claiming to represent before you do anything.

 

 

dx

[obiter dictum]

My anti virus blocked that link

[citizenB]

Have you made an application for a Driving licence ?

[citizenB]

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/[problem]-email-warning-for-dvla-customers

 

There is a warning about this on the gov.uk link above.

 

 

 

We’re aware that some members of the public have received emails claiming to be from DVLA which link to a website mocked up to look like a DVLA online service.

 

The website asks for your driving licence number and payment information, threatening that you’ll lose your driving licence if you don’t verify your details.

 

We don’t send emails with links to websites asking you to confirm your driving licence number or payment information. We strongly advise anyone who receives one of these or any similar email not to open the link and delete the email.

 

 

It is dated 16 September, so looks like they are aware of the problem.

 

If you have applied for a driving licence, then it might be wise to use one of the links on the gov.uk link above.