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over a year ago
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Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x"
SCAM!!!!
Do not open any attachments, it will send a virus to your computer!!!!! |
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"Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x"
Sounds bogus.
Have you recently sold a car?
If in doubt, call dvla. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It’s a scam, delete it. The only way you get a refund is if you sell or scrap your car and you have full months remaining. They automatically refund the money to the original payment method so would never ask for your card details. |
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"Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x"
Fraud. Have you applied for a refund after you have sold a car?
This is how it really works
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-refund
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x"
It’s a con don’t do it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x
SCAM!!!!
Do not open any attachments, it will send a virus to your computer!!!!!"
Not necessarily a virus, they’re just after your card details. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I don't think anything official ever gets refunded that way,isn't it always by a cheque. "
I dont know im looking in to it as we speak,getting in touch with dvla is as hard as getting in touch with a space shuttle |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x"
The DVLA will automatically refund any monies due ... You don't need to complete anything these days x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x
Fraud. Have you applied for a refund after you have sold a car?
This is how it really works
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-refund
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I was literally about to put my details in and thought "hold in a min" so i didnt |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"I don't think anything official ever gets refunded that way,isn't it always by a cheque.
I dont know im looking in to it as we speak,getting in touch with dvla is as hard as getting in touch with a space shuttle"
Have you sold a vehicle, if not, you're not due a refund. More likely a scam  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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We’re aware that some members of the public are receiving emails, texts and telephone calls claiming to be from DVLA. Links to a website mocked up to look like a DVLA online service are sometimes included in the message. We don’t send emails or text messages with links to websites asking you to confirm your personal details or payment information. We strongly advise anyone who receives such a request not to open the link and delete the item. |
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We’re aware that some members of the public are receiving emails, texts and telephone calls claiming to be from DVLA. Links to a website mocked up to look like a DVLA online service are sometimes included in the message. We don’t send emails or text messages with links to websites asking you to confirm your personal details or payment information. We strongly advise anyone who receives such a request not to open the link and delete the item."
So glad i didn't put my card details in |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x
Fraud. Have you applied for a refund after you have sold a car?
This is how it really works
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-refund
I was literally about to put my details in and thought "hold in a min" so i didnt"
Dear god, to people actually fall for this kind of thing. There will be some guy in Nigeria rubbing his hands waiting for your reply and his card cloning machine will be getting fired up. |
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"Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x
Fraud. Have you applied for a refund after you have sold a car?
This is how it really works
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-refund
I was literally about to put my details in and thought "hold in a min" so i didnt"
Lucky escape, they would have emptied your bank account. Note how they asked for debit card, not credit card. |
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Don't respond. The DVLA know about this scam and even mention it on their automated system. Refunds are always paid by cheque and the DVLA will never send any communication asking you to divulge details of your bank account.
They've asked people not to contact them as they're investigating it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Just got a message of the dvla saying iv got a car tax refund,to claim back i have to put my debit card details in to refund me,that started alarm bells ringing.
Anybody else heard of this? Any thoughts/advice is appreciated.....dash x
Fraud. Have you applied for a refund after you have sold a car?
This is how it really works
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-refund
I was literally about to put my details in and thought "hold in a min" so i didnt
Dear god, to people actually fall for this kind of thing. There will be some guy in Nigeria rubbing his hands waiting for your reply and his card cloning machine will be getting fired up."
It does look official and i have just changed cars |
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"No tax setup (as far as I'm aware) is in the business of correcting and refunding mistakes unless you've seen it and requested a refund based on evidence. "
You get a refund when you sell or scrap a car, if there is at least one full month remaining on the "tax disc", so they do pay refunds, just not like this scam.
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