State Law Enforcement Warns of Scam Texts Impersonating Colorado DMV

Division of Motor Vehicles says those who receive the fraudulent message should not click any links or divulge personal or financial information

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is warning about a new wave of fraudulent text messages. Scammers are “now directly impersonating the DMV, falsely claiming recipients have unpaid tickets and threatening severe consequences such as prosecution, suspension of vehicle registration, and revoking of driving privileges,” according to a news release. The claims in these text messages are entirely false, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles s…

Minnesota residents targeted by fake messages imitating Driver Vehicle Services

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is warning Minnesotans to be wary of any text messages from the “DMV” and requesting immediate payment. According to a news release from DPS, these fake messages claim to be from agencies such as the “Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles” or “DPSMN” and request immediate payment in regard to outstanding traffic tickets. The messages state that if payment is not received, a number of actions …

Text scam poses as IDOT message about traffic violations

Cerro Gordo County Sheriff Dave Hepperly said not many people have contacted his office asking about the texts, but "we want people aware this is occurring and to ignore the text scam. They would never legitimately be sent a request…

Don’t fall for it

WIZMnews.com I got a text message the other day saying that I had an outstanding traffic ticket.  The text came from New Jersey but was allegedly from the Wisconsin Department of Vehicles. Huh? I had apparently violated something in the North Wisconsin Car State Administrative Code. Double huh?  There was more, but it was very obvious it was a scam.  Not everyone sees it that way. I know of one person who was in a hurry, wasn’t thinking, and got…

Scam texts impersonating Colorado DMV_ threatening penalties

(KXRM) — Text messages that are impersonating the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and official toll agencies are falsely claiming that people owe unpaid tolls or other traffic violations and are threatening that if

Scam DMV messages circulating in Pitkin County

According to a Pitkin County News Flash alert, scammers are sending fake texts and emails saying that an individual owes tickets and threatening to suspend licenses. These messages are fake. State officials emphasize that the DMV never issues legal threats through text or email. If you get one:– Don’t click any links– Don’t respond– Don’t share info Check your status at dmv.colorado.gov or call (303) 205-5600.Report scams at ic3.gov or reportfra…