DMV Scam Phishing Texts Sent Across the State

Be on the alert for a texting scam - Hoy en Delaware

Source: DMV Delawareans are being urged not to click on links in suspicious text messages. This latest reminder comes after a new Short Message Service (SMS) phishing scam has surfaced referencing the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. The scam alert states the recipient has an outstanding traffic violation and needs to “click on a link” to pay the amount due by a specific date to avoid the suspension of their vehicle registration and driving …

Law enforcement, state agencies advising residents of recent DMV scam

(Clarinda) -- Law enforcement agencies across the state are advising the public of the latest version of text scams.

DMV scam phishing texts sent across the state

Multiple police agencies across the Hoosier State want residents to be on alert for scam messages on Wednesday.

Yet Another New Scam To Watch For – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

ST. PAUL, MN—There’s a new scam making the rounds.  It’s a text message supposedly coming from the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles…claiming that you have an outstanding traffic ticket and providing a link where you can send your payment.  The Minnesota Department of Public Safety–that’s the genuine agency’s name–doesn’t use text messaging to get payment for overdue parking tickets. If you get a text or email like this, just ignore it.

MN Warning Public About Scam Texts Involving Fake DVS Messages

The Department of Public Safety is alerting Minnesotans to beware of fake messages claiming to be from the "Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles" or "DPSMN" and requesting payment. These widespread messages are creating alarm among residents by making false claims and requesting payment for false traffic tickets and threatening action…

Officials Warn Public of Phishing Scams Posing as Iowa DMV

(Iowa) Area law enforcement, the Iowa DOT and many other officials are warning the public about fraudulent emails and text messages. Cass County Treasurer Tracey J Marshall says the fraudulent emails and text messages, also known as phishing attempts, appear to come from the Iowa Department of Motor Vehicles. These messages may ask for personal information, passwords, or payment details; they may contain suspicious links or attachments; and they…