Illinois Secretary of State Warns of the Rise in DMV Text Scams

CCSO: Be wary of summer text scams

Scammers continue to find new ways to trick people into handing over secure information – this time, they are using property tax details in texts and calls to persuade recipients to call fake "help lines."

Illinois Secretary of State warns of the rise in DMV text scams

(WAND) - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging residents to be vigilant against text message scams that falsely claim to be from the “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles.”

DMV text scams are on the rise in some states

Fake DMV text scams are spreading fast, using legal jargon and fear tactics to steal personal info from drivers nationwide.

Giannoulias warns about the rise in DMV text scams - The Times Weekly

Do Not Respond or Open Links in Unsolicited TextsSecretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning Illinoisans to keep on the lookout for text message scams claiming to be from the “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles” that threaten to suspend vehicle registration and driving privileges. The text messages are phishing attempts designed to trick residents into giving up personal or financial information. Recipients should not respond or ope…

Local authorities warn of

A scam is going around the state of Georgia, and local authorities are warning residents of it

Illinois Authorities Warn Residents of New DMV Text Scam Targeting Tollway Users This Week

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Peoria, IL – A fraudulent text message posing as a warning from the Illinois DMV is circulating statewide, prompting officials to urge residents to stay vigilant and avoid clicking suspicious links. According to the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, multiple residents have reported receiving deceptive messages claiming they have unpaid traf…