REAL ID Text Scam Targeting Idahoans

Idaho DMV, Star Card texts are scams, state officials warn

Claiming to be from the Idaho DMV, some of the scam texts say your driver’s license could be immediately suspended unless you pay — through a suspicious link. (Courtesy of Getty Images)Idaho government officials are warning that text messages about unpaid traffic tickets and the newly required Star Card are scams. Idaho law enforcement agencies never send texts to people to demand payments, threaten penalties for violations or tolls that haven’t…

ITD warns public about scam texts offering fake REAL ID services (Idaho Transportation Department)

) 6/5/2025 Britt Rosenthal ITD Communication 208.781.9602 britt.rosenthal@itd.idaho.gov ITD warns public about scam texts offering fake REAL ID services Boise -The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is alerting Idaho residents about a

Thousands in CT seeking a REAL ID. You’ll have to wait to get one and it might be for a long time

Connecticut residents are scrambling to obtain a REAL ID several weeks after the May 7 deadline, with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles inundated with customers and no appointment times available until June 17. “Our staff is working tirelessly to keep up with the demand,” said Shaun Formica, director of communications for the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. “If you look at the numbers in the past couple of months we processe…

Scammers target Idaho residents seeking REAL ID

IDAHO - Authorities are warning Idaho residents about potential scams targeting individuals who need a REAL ID. Officials have reported that scammers are offering to expedite the REAL ID process online, but this is not possible. https://www.khq.com/news/scammers-target-idaho-residents-seeking-real-id/article_ff85e36a-a189-4333-add5-91acf662c8a2.html They urged residents to be cautious if they receive any links from scammers claiming to expedite …

REAL ID Text Scam Targeting Idahoans

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is issuing an urgent statewide warning to Idaho residents regarding a sophisticated scam circulating via text message. These fraudulent messages falsely claim individuals can pay online to obtain or expedite a REAL ID, also known as a Star Card.

Idaho Transportation Department warns of REAL ID scam texts

BOISE -- The Idaho Transportation Department is warning people of scam texts going around claiming you can pay to get a REAL ID online.