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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a crucial alert to help drivers spot harmful scams and fraudsters. The agency, which maintains over 47 million vehicle records , shared its warning on X whilst pointing motorists towards its official guidance . ‌

"Unsure if the message you've received from DVLA is genuine?" the post read. "Learn how to spot scams with our official guidance." ‌

Alarming statistics from last year show that nearly 20,000 customers contacted the DVLA's contact centre to flag fraudulent activity. The agency stressed that crim

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