Scammers Target Minnesota Drivers With Scary Text That Looks Real — But Isn’t

Don’t pay for traffic tickets over text: DPS warns of scam messages

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is warning Minnesotans to watch out for scam text messages that appear to be from the “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles” or “DPSMN.” These fake messages claim the recipient needs to pay for outstanding traffic tickets and threaten consequences if they do not pay. Some Minnesotans have received several messages that became more and more demanding, according to the Department of Public Safety. Public…

Minnesota officials warn of scam texts demanding traffic ticket ...

MN DMV scam text messages targeting drivers

“Please pay immediately before execution to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes,” part of the message threatens.

Scammers Target Minnesota Drivers With Scary Text That Looks Real — But Isn’t

Scammers Target Minnesota Drivers With Scary Text That Looks Real — But Isn't - Across Minnesota, MN - State officials are warning Minnesotans not to fall for a new scam involving fake text messages.

City Clerk warns of scam texts

Terre Haute City Clerk Michelle Edwards reported Wednesday that her office has received information regarding text messages asking recipients to pay bogus traffic tickets.

DMV scam texts target people with bogus ticket warnings: What you should do

Minnesota authorities are warning about a new text scam involving someone from the DMV falsely claiming the target has outstanding tickets or warrants in an attempt to steal money or personal information.