'I Had to Freeze My Card’: Kentuckians Receiving Scam Text Messages

'I had to freeze my card’: Kentuckians receiving scam text messages

Anyone who gets a suspicious text about an outstanding ticket can contact their local DMV or police department.

DMV-Themed Phishing Campaign Targeting U.S. Citizens

In May 2025, a sophisticated phishing campaign emerged, impersonating several U.S. state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs). This campaign leveraged widespread SMS phishing (smishing) and deceptive web infrastructure to harvest personal and financial data from unsuspecting citizens. Victims received alarming… Read more → The post DMV-Themed Phishing Campaign Targeting U.S. Citizens appeared first on IT Security News.

Stone County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Rising DMV Text Message Scam

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Missouri Department of Revenue warns residents of fake text scams

State officials are urging Missouri residents to remain vigilant in light of a surge in fraudulent text messages that falsely appear to originate from trusted government agencies. According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, this new wave of phishing activity involves texts that frequently impersonate the Department of Revenue, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or […] The post Missouri Department of Revenue warns residents of fake text scams…