The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has sounded the alarm for millions of UK vehicle owners, urging them to "stay safe" online. All "registered keepers" must have an up-to-date ensure their vehicle log book (V5C) is current, and this is the case whether you have a car, van, or other vehicle.

If your V5C is lost, stolen, or damaged you need to replace it, and you must also update the document if there are changes like a new name or address, vehicle alterations, or during the purchase or sale of a vehicle. On Tuesday, the DVLA told motorists "don't" as it shared some importance advice.

In a post on X, formerly , DVLA said: "Stay safe online – don't share photos of your V5C log book on social media or selling sites, as scammers can use them for identity theft." The DVLA is also urging drivers to stay vigilant and "report misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text messages you think may be suspicious."

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A link provided in the post directs drivers to more detailed information on how to deal with potential scams. To report dubious emails, send them to report@phishing.gov.uk, while if you receive a suspicious text message, you should forward it to 7726.

If you think you've been scammed online, you should get in touch with Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040. Further advice on GOV.UK reads: "Some websites, emails or phone numbers look like they're part of an official government service when they're not, or claim to help more than they actually do.

"Some make you pay for things that would be free or cheaper if you used the official government service. Search on GOV.UK to find official government services and phone numbers, for example if you want to apply to the DVLA for a driving licence."