Authorities warn of scammers posing as Nebraska DMV

Register your lawnmower? No, RMV warns of latest scam

No, the state does not want you to register your lawnmower with the RMV.

Authorities warn of scammers posing as Nebraska DMV

Several Nebraska law enforcement agencies are warning the public not to be victimized by scammers claiming to represent the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles in text messages.

FBI warns of phishing attacks impersonating US city, county officials

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that criminals are impersonating U.S. officials in phishing attacks targeting businesses and individuals who request city and county planning and zoning permits.

Phishing Scammers Impersonating City, County Officials, Demanding Payment: FBI

Scammers are impersonating local municipal officials around the country with seemingly legitimate phishing messages demanding payment for permits. The bad actors grab publicly available information and use them in their emails to fool their targets. The post Phishing Scammers Impersonating City, County Officials, Demanding Payment: FBI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Phishing campaign spoofs local officials to steal permit fees

Scammers are impersonating city and county officials in a phishing campaign that uses official-looking emails to steal permit fees.

Cybercriminals impersonating city officials to steal permit payments, FBI says

In a notice on Monday, the agency said people and businesses with active applications for the permits are being targeted with phishing emails that often include detailed, accurate information “including property addresses, case numbers, and the true names of city and county officials.”