US EditionScam Alert: Fake Traffic Ticket Texts Targeting Idahoans
LAMBTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 17 – Authorities across multiple regions warn that scam texts falsely demand payment for fake traffic tickets and urge recipients to avoid clicking links or sharing personal information.
- The Idaho Transportation Department and local law enforcement warned Idahoans on July 20, 2025, about a scam text demanding payment for fake traffic tickets.
- The scam consists of texts impersonating the Idaho Transportation Department’s vehicle services, falsely demanding payment for supposed traffic fines, threatening consequences, and including links for payment, with the messages possibly originating from overseas phone numbers.
- The ITD confirmed it does not issue text messages about unpaid traffic fines, nor will it request immediate payment, share unfamiliar website links, or threaten legal consequences, advising people to avoid clicking on suspicious links or disclosing personal information.
- Recipients should verify ticket status only at www.dmv.idaho.gov, delete scam messages, block senders, and report suspicious texts to the Federal Trade Commission to protect personal information.
- This alert underscores the ongoing risk of fraud targeting Idaho citizens and highlights the need for vigilance against unsolicited payment demands via text messages.
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Scam Alert: Fake traffic ticket texts targeting Idahoans
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and several local law enforcement agencies are issuing a warning to Idahoans regarding a widely circulating scam text message. The message claims to be from the Idaho Department of Vehicles demanding immediate payment for outstanding traffic tickets. These fraudulent messages threaten penalties if payment isn't made right away and include a link to supposedly submit payment. "These messages are fraudulen…
KYTC says don't be fooled by fraudulent text messages | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky
It’s a familiar song and dance now as scammers continue to find new ways to try and pull one over on the citizens, but the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is putting out the warning on a continuing text message scam. You’ve undoubtedly seen one before—the text message accuses the individual of having unpaid traffic tickets and says that a “DMV violation” will be reported and that “driving privileges” will be suspended if payment is not sent in i…
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