London based internet Security Company Omniquad is issuing
a warning about emails that appear to come from the DVLA.
The scam email tells recipients that the DVLA is currently updating
their database and all drivers are required to update and verify
their driving license details within two weeks of receiving the
email.
“Drivers that refuse to upgrade his or her details within
two weeks of receiving this verification email will lose his or her
driver’s license and will have to take a fresh driving test. We
sincerely apologize for any inconveniences this might have caused
you. Thank you for your co-operation.”
These types of messages convey a sense of urgency
that can make you respond immediately without
thinking.
There is a clickable link that appears to lead to the DVLA website, but
actually leads to a fraudulent website registered in
Kenya.
High quality screen-shots of both the scam email and the fake
website, can be seen at the Omniquad website.
The scam has been traced back to the Philippines, redirecting
via a Kenyan-registered domain which points to a US based server,
in Texas.
The clickable link redirects
unsuspecting recipients to a copy of a DVLA website, where users
are requested to give their personal details, driving license
number, name, date of birth, address and credit card details
including CVV.
It looks authentic, unless you scrutinize the domains and the
link.
Do not complete this form, it is a
scam.
It is important that people are warned to not click on the link
and complete the forms, as this is a very convincing identity theft
attempt.
Criminals commit identity theft by
stealing your personal information. This type of theft can result
in fraud that is affecting your personal and financial
circumstances. You may for example have problems getting a loan, a
mortgage, credit cards, while the situation is sorted
out.
Omniquad has updated the filters of
their Mailwall
Remote email
filtering service, so their customers should not
receive this phishing scam email.
What is
Phishing?
Phishing typically happens when
criminals send convincing looking but fraudulent emails.
These emails are usually sent to
thousands of individuals – in the hope that some will be tricked
into supplying personal information. This may include user names,
email addresses, passwords, bank account, and credit card
details.
Phishing attacks will typically
encourage victims to enter details on a fake website – which often
seems to come from a legitimate organisation, such as in this case,
the DVLA.
Omniquad Limited
Contact: Sissel Hansen
shansen@omniquad.com
Tel: 0208 7438093
www.omniquad.com
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