MA RMV Warns Of Scam Texts Asking For Money

Avoid this texting scam going around Massachusetts. What to know

The scam threatens “enforcement actions” if the payment is not made.

MA RMV Warns Of Scam Texts Asking For Money

If you've received a text from the RMV asking for money, the agency says to delete it.

Scam alert: Fake texts threaten Mass. drivers with fines

The Massachusetts RMV is warning residents not to click on any links involving text messages falsely claiming money is owed for motor vehicle violations.

RMV warns of scam text messages seeking payment

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is alerting residents to a surge in fraudulent text messages involving unpaid motor vehicle violations. The messages will alert to the recipient that the message is a, "final notice: unpaid traffic violation — payment required..." The message will also threaten "enforcement actions" if there is no payment made.

RMV warns of fake texts demanding payment for traffic violations

The texts warn of “enforcement actions” if a payment is not completed.