Scam alert: Fake DMV texts threaten Illinois drivers

Illinois Secretary of State warns of fake DMV texts citing January 17 enforcement

SPRINGFIELD, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents to look out for text scams claiming to be from the DMV. The messages in question threaten to suspend vehicle registration and driving privileges and falsely claim this will take effect on January 17. The Secretary of State's office wants residents to know [...]

Illinois Secretary of State warns of DMV text scams

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents of a new phishing scam that threatens to suspend vehicle registration and driving privileges, and is encouraging them to remain vigilant and report scams to the Federal Trade Commission.

Scam alert: Fake DMV texts threaten Illinois drivers

Illinoisans are encouraged to report scam attempts to the Federal Trade Commission

Giannoulias warns about rise in DMV text scams

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning Illinoisans to lookout for text message scams claiming to be from the “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles.” The messages threaten to suspend vehicle registration and driving privileges, while falsely claiming that enforcement actions will begin Saturday, Jan. 17. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office never sends text messages requesting personal or financial information. These …

Secretary of State warns about rise in DMV text scams

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning Illinoisans to lookout for text message scams.

Illinois Secretary of State warns of surge in fraudulent DMV text messages

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning about an increase in fraudulent text messages sent to drivers across the state.