REAL ID Text Scam Targeting RI Residents, DMV Warns

REAL ID text scam targeting RI residents, DMV warns

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is expanding its warning against an increasing wave of scam messages targeting residents through texts, emails and phone calls. According to the DMV, these scams, reported nationwide, attempt to trick people into sharing personal information by clicking malicious links that lead to fake websites. Common messages claim the recipient has unpaid tolls or traffic violations, t…

Nevada DMV, NDOT warn of ongoing phone scam targeting drivers

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - After receiving several calls from the public regarding an ongoing driving fee scam, the Nevada Departments of Transportation and Motor Vehicles are asking residents not to respond to the text. Several versions of the scam have been seen across the nation throughout the year. The most recent text scam falsely claims to be from the DMV and that the recipient has an outstanding traffic ticket. The text then asks that the recipie…

DMV warns of latest texting scam in NH

Officials with the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are warning residents of a text message scam where recipients are asked to send a payment immediately

Scams/Phishing warnings issued - The Brewton Standard

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning citizens about a nationwide phishing scam that has recently targeted Alabamians with fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the “Alabama Department of Vehicles (DMV)” and demanding payment for non-existent traffic tickets. These messages threaten to suspend individuals’ driving privileges for 30 days and suspend vehicle registrations unless recipients click a malicious link or pr…

Washoe County Sheriff's Office warning public of new DMV scam texts

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is warning of a new scam text message going to many people in the area claiming to be the Nevada DMV.

Selma police warn of scammers impersonating DMV

Selma police are warning the public about texts from scammers that attempt to collect money for false DMV violations.