Michigan State Police tell residents not to click links in latest DMV text messaging scam

Michigan State Police tell residents not to click links in latest DMV text messaging scam

The scammer claims to be with the "Michigan State Department of Vehicles" and alleges the target owes for an outstanding traffic ticket.

Michigan State Police warn of Secretary of State text message scam

Michigan State Police are warning residents about a new scam circulating that impersonates the Secretary of State through text messages. The scam threatens legal action and driver's license suspension for failure to pay fees. Multiple reports have been received by the MSP Jackson post. Officials confirm the Secretary of State never requests fee payments via text message.According to Michigan State Police, their Jackson post has received multiple…

State Police warn of text scam circulating

The Michigan State Police (MSP) has issued a warning to the public regarding a widespread text message scam targeting residents across the state. Spl/Lt. Ashley Miller, Seventh District Public Information Officer for the MSP, alerted media partners to the scam on Monday afternoon, sharing a screenshot of the fraudulent messages. The message involves an assertion of an outstanding traffic ticket. “Community members have been receiving [these text…

Scam texts impersonating Michigan DMV prompt police warning

Authorities in Upper Peninsula have received multiple complaints about fraudulent messages threatening legal action and license suspension

Van Buren County Sheriff warns about latest phone scam

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department is warning everyone of the latest phone scam. Sheriff Dan Abbott says residents have reported receiving text messages asking them to pay unpaid fines. The message contains a link to do so. The message states, in part, “Michigan State Department of Vehicles Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on June 11.” It then tells the recipient they’ll face various penalties for not responding. Abbott says this…

Van Buren County Sheriff Warns of Ongoing Scam Text Message Scheme

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents about an ongoing scam involving fraudulent text messages that attempt to trick recipients into paying bogus fines. According to Sheriff Daniel Abbott, local citizens have reported receiving unsolicited messages from unknown phone numbers, claiming to be from the “Michigan State Department of Vehicles (DMV).” The messages falsely state that recipients owe fines and that enforcement p…