Drivers have been warned by the DVLA
Drivers are being warned that sharing certain information with others, whether in person or online, could cost them with people being urged to take care who they share information with.
According to Birmingham Live, the sales of second-hand cars privately has seen a boom in recent time, and more so after the coronavirus pandemic. This is said to be because of the rise in car prices with many people now turning to other ways of getting their next car whilst also saving money.But whilst many people are going down this route, the agency has warned about sharing your V5C because of identity theft.
The DVLA has stressed you should never "share photos of your V5C log book on social media or selling sites, as scammers can use them for identity theft.".
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