The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has issued a public alert over a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating its Chief Executive, Julius Neequaye Kotey.
In a notice released on Monday, December 22, 2025, the DVLA cautioned the public to disregard any social media accounts or private messages claiming to represent the Chief Executive and soliciting financial favours, contracts, or personal information.
According to the Authority, Mr. Kotey does not conduct official business, offer contracts, or request payments through personal social media accounts or private messages.
The DVLA has therefore advised members of the public to ignore and delete any friend requests or messages from accounts purporting to be from the Chief Executive, particularly those seeking money or sensitive personal details. The Authority also urged the public to report such suspicious accounts directly to Facebook.
The statement further stressed that only official DVLA communication channels should be relied upon for enquiries and updates, warning that the Authority will not be held liable for any transactions or engagements entered into through the unauthorised account.
The DVLA disclosed that it is working closely with relevant security agencies to track down the perpetrators and address the criminal activity.
The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the public from fraud and encouraged vigilance as online impersonation and cyber-related scams continue to rise.
