ITD Warns of Text Message Scam Demanding Payment for Traffic Ticket

Illinois residents being warned of DMV final notice scam

(WAND) - Illinois residents are being warned of a text message going around claiming to be from the "Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles."

Calgary police warn of text message scam seeking payment of fake motor vehicle tickets

Investigators say the City of Calgary and province of Alberta will never send text messages asking for payment of outstanding tickets and any texts that people receive are fake.

ITD warns of text message scam demanding payment for traffic ticket

The following is a news release from the Idaho Transportation Department. BOISE — The Idaho Transportation Department is warning the public about a scam text message being received by many Idahoans falsely demanding payment for an outstanding traffic ticket to avoid facing penalties. The text message lists specific actions that will be taken if payment is not received immediately and includes a link to make payments. These messages are fraudulen…

FBI warns of government impersonation scams using spoofed FBI phone number

SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) - The FBI is warning the public about a rise in government impersonation scams reported across South Carolina. In these schemes, scammers spoof phone numbers associated with the FBI— including the main number for the FBI’s Columbia Field Office— to appear legitimate. These scams typically involve criminals posing as government officials who threaten arrest or prosecution unless the victim provides money or personal informat…

DMV warns of texting scam

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is warning cellphone users not to click on links within text messages that appear to be from the DMV or other agencies alleging toll violations or nonpayment of traffic tickets.  The texts often threaten immediate prosecution, suspension of vehicle registration or loss of driving privileges, and include a link urging recipients to pay fines immediately to avoid further penalties. The links are scams designe…

ITD traffic ticket scam

BOISE — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is warning the public about a scam text message being received by many Idahoans falsely demanding payment for an outstanding traffic ticket to avoid facing penalties.