US EditionS.C. Department of Motor Vehicles Warns Residents of Ticket Text Scam
- In 2025, multiple states alerted the public about a fraudulent text message that impersonates the motor vehicle agency to deceive recipients.
- The scam often tells Virginia recipients a 'final notice' about outstanding traffic tickets that could lead to fines or prosecution if unpaid.
- Officials have reported similar alerts across several states—including CA, CO, GA, IL, NY, TX—and in Washington, D.C., prompting them to advise the public to remain cautious and vigilant.
- Virginia DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey advised residents to remain vigilant and to report suspicious texts by forwarding them to 7726, a designated number that wireless carriers use to identify and block spam messages.
- Authorities emphasized the DMV never demands payment via text and advised people not to send personal information or click links in suspicious messages.
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