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Scam Score: 93/100
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Fake DVLA SMS threatens an £80 fine for not renewing vehicle tax, directing victims to a phishing site that steals payment card details.
The Scam Message
DVLA REMINDER: Your vehicle tax expires in 3 days. Avoid a £80 fine by renewing at: https://dvla-tax-renew.org/pay
Non-Gov Domain
DVLA only uses gov.uk — 'dvla-tax-renew.org' is a scam site.
£80 Fine Threat
Referencing a real DVLA penalty amount makes this scam more believable.
Payment via SMS Link
DVLA never requests vehicle tax payments through SMS links.