MOTORISTS are being warned to be on alert as fraudsters pretending to be from the DVLA are sending out texts in a bid to trick drivers into revealing personal information.

The message reads: ‘FINAL REQUEST: ‘DVLA Swansea have been trying to contact you, Click below for more information.’ It also appears to have the gov.uk logo.

The DVLA has said it doesn’t send texts or emails with links to websites asking for motorists to confirm their personal details or payment information.

The phony website may also include malware, a type of virus that lurks in your phone to steal personal information, such as bank log-in details.

The DVLA has said it is currently investigating.