The DVLA has warned drivers to be alert for new scams in the form of phishing texts and fraud emails.
Scammers pretending to be the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are aiming to swindle drivers out of money by sending them fake bills.
Phishing is when people claim to be reputable businesses or organisations to convince people to share valuable information like bank details or passwords.
The agency warned motorists last month about the latest scam involving people sending texts and emails to motorists reporting their vehicle tax payment had failed.
In a warning to motorists, the DVLA tweeted: "Watch out for 'phishing' text or email messages, like these.
"DVLA will never ask you to reply, give personal or bank details or ask you to log into an account."
The agency directed drivers to a dedicated page on internet scams and phishing on the UK Government website.
Again in a tweet on November 12, the DVLA warned: "Use http://GOV.UK for DVLA services or scammers may sneakily steal your personal details to commit fraud. Find out how these #scams work and how to avoid or report them" with another link to the government's resource page about scams.
Crafty con artists are constantly creating new ways to scam people out of their hard earned cash.
From clones of your bank's website, to texts warning you of an unpaid fee for a Hermes parcel you never ordered, scammers have upped their game from sending emails promising £1 million.
Scammers regularly use the branding of trusted providers like banks, couriers and government bodies to steal money and personal information by tricking customers into entering login and bank details when they follow links sent in texts and emails.
Among the latest scams are texts and emails claiming to be from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), a government body that holds over 49 million driver records and more than 40 million vehicle records.
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