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Christopher Harper & Ketsuda Phoutinane

REVEALED: Dvla s identity theft warning over sharing key document on social media | Vintage Vibes

Motorists have been warned by the DVLA to keep a certain document private, lest their identity get stolen. The driving authority said people risk losing thousands by sharing their V5C book - or any other driving document - online.

Identity theft is a serious issue with serious consequences for victims. Fraudsters can open credit cards, borrow loans, and take over your accounts using your personal details

And today, the DVLA warned drivers today to keep a tight lid on their V5C books to prevent identity theft. It advised not sharing photos of the log book on social media and selling sites in particular, BirminghamLive reported.

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