The DVLA has issued a warning over a "widespread" scam that's so realistic millions of drivers are falling for it. Motorists and road users are falling for a swindle from con artists and fraudsters as we head towards Christmas, the motoring group has warned.

The DVLA has issued an alert over the scam, which has been reported more than 1,100 times in just two weeks. The fake messages purport to be from the DVLA and are trying to chase up motorists for car tax or Vehicle Excise Duty which is unpaid.