Florida DMV Warns of New Traffic Ticket Scam Targeting Drivers via Text

Police issue warning about text scams

PRESS RELEASE The Sparks Police Department would like to alert the community to a recent increase in reports of fraudulent text messages targeting community members. These messages often appear to come from legitimate businesses, government entities, or even law enforcement agencies, and attempt to trick individuals into providing personal or financial information. Victims have reported receiving texts claiming they owe money, need to verify a p…

DMV warns of text message scam

CONCORD — The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is notifying residents of a text message scam in which recipients are asked to submit immediate payment to resolve a traffic violation.

Florida DMV warns of new traffic ticket scam targeting drivers via text

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is alerting drivers about a new text message scam circulating across the state, this time claiming that recipients have unpaid traffic tickets.According to the agency, the scam attempts to pressure drivers into clicking a fraudulent link, warning that failure to pay immediately will result in the suspension of their driver’s license and vehicle registration. Officials say the messages a…

Government Impersonation Scam Texts On The Rise

Arizona's law enforcement agencies are warning consumers about an increase in text scammers impersonating government agencies. According to the Arizona Attorney General's Office, fraudsters are using fake text messages to trick Arizonans into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money by pretending to be a trustworthy institution. Scammers will say they work for the ADOT, USPS,...

Scammers Target Arizonans with Fake ADOT Ticket Texts

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is warning residents about a scam text falsely claiming they owe money for unpaid traffic tickets. The fraudulent messages appear to come from a government source, using alarming phrases like “Final Enforcement Notice” and threatening consequences such as license suspension, credit damage, or legal prosecution if immediate payment… Source

Scammers Pose as Police in Cyprus, Targeting Citizens With Fake Traffic Fine Messages – Famagusta Gazette

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Authorities have issued a warning about a surge in fraudulent messages falsely claiming to be from the police and demanding payment for traffic fines. Scammers are sending forms requesting recipients’ names and license plate numbers, attempting to trick unsuspecting citizens into providing personal information. Officials stress that the police do not issue fine notifications via text or social media and urge the public to rem…