DMV Warns Against New Wave of Scam Texts Hitting New Yorkers

BBB of Upstate NY warns drivers of DMV text message scam making the rounds

Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is alerting the public to another phishing text message scam making the rounds, this time claiming to be from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Text claiming to be from NC DMV is a scam; multiple states issue warnings

While drivers in North Carolina are getting texts, DMVs in Maryland, Virginia, New York, and other states are issuing alerts about this text scam.

Got a scam text claiming to be from the NCDMV? Here's how to report it

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Fraud text messages claiming to be from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles are making the rounds again. According to NCDMV, the scam texts "falsely claim to request payment for fees, fines or tolls and may appear to come from the NCDMV." In addition to requests for payments, they also include language threatening consequences such as the suspension of the victim's vehicle registration and driver's license if the…

Wisconsin DMV warns consumers of latest phishing scam

Washington Co., Wi – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of another phishing scam where scammers are texting and pretending to be from WisDOT DMV to get individuals to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information. This recent wave warns of a “final notice” or of […]

Police across Connecticut warn about scam texts that claim to be from DMV

The Connecticut Department of Vehicles and several police departments across the state are warning residents not to click links in a text message about violations or toll fees that looks like it could be from the DMV because it’s a phishing scam. The DMV posted on social media that there have been reports of fraudulent text messages and calls being sent to residents. “We DO NOT contact residents regarding violations or toll fees via text or phon…

Police across the state warn about scam texts that claim to be from DMV

The Connecticut Department of Vehicles and several police departments across the state are warning residents not to click links in a text message about violations or toll fees that looks like it could be from the DMV because it’s a phishing scam. The DMV posted on social media that there have been reports of fraudulent text messages and calls being...