ALEA Warning Public of 'Alabama DMV' Scam Texts

ALEA warning: Nationwide phishing scam now in Alabama

There is a new scam in town and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is warning people about it.

ALEA warning public of 'Alabama DMV' scam texts

SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WHNT) — State officials say a scam is coming through on people's phones as a text, saying that the person has an outstanding ticket that needs to be paid immediately. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is warning the public about the scam texts after multiple people have fallen victim. Decatur City Council unanimously approves hire of deputy chief after adding position Greg Corble, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, …

Jefferson County clerk warns of scam texts impersonating DMV, EZPass

Legitimate agencies will never ask for personal information like Social Security number or bank details via text messages.

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency warns public of 'Alabama DMV' phishing ...

Don’t take the bait - South Alabamian

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is warning citizens about a nationwide phishing scam targeting residents with fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the Alabama Department of Vehicles 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 provide personal […] The post Don’t…

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency warns public of ‘Alabama DMV’ phishing scheme