Florida DMV Warns of New Traffic Ticket Scam Targeting Drivers via Text

DMV warns of text message scam

CONCORD — The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is notifying residents of a text message scam in which recipients are asked to submit immediate payment to resolve a traffic violation.

Florida DMV warns of new traffic ticket scam targeting drivers via text

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is alerting drivers about a new text message scam circulating across the state, this time claiming that recipients have unpaid traffic tickets.According to the agency, the scam attempts to pressure drivers into clicking a fraudulent link, warning that failure to pay immediately will result in the suspension of their driver’s license and vehicle registration. Officials say the messages a…

Government Impersonation Scam Texts On The Rise

Arizona's law enforcement agencies are warning consumers about an increase in text scammers impersonating government agencies. According to the Arizona Attorney General's Office, fraudsters are using fake text messages to trick Arizonans into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money by pretending to be a trustworthy institution. Scammers will say they work for the ADOT, USPS,...

Scammers Target Arizonans with Fake ADOT Ticket Texts

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is warning residents about a scam text falsely claiming they owe money for unpaid traffic tickets. The fraudulent messages appear to come from a government source, using alarming phrases like “Final Enforcement Notice” and threatening consequences such as license suspension, credit damage, or legal prosecution if immediate payment… Source

Phony Texts Threaten Drivers With Suspensions: Here's What To Know

There’s a scam targeting drivers through text messages pretending to be from the DMV.Cybercriminals who once claimed victims owed unpaid tolls are now pivoting to a new phishing attack, according to authorities.If you’ve received a text message warning that your driver’s license is about to be suspended due to unpaid tickets, stop and think before you click. It might be a scam.The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are alerting the public ab…

Transportation warns of scam text messages

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning people of fraudulent text messages impersonating state agencies that feature suspicious links similar to Kentucky government website addresses. The scam messages warn customers of unpaid traffic tickets and say that a “DMV violation” will be reported and “driving privileges” will be suspended if payment is not sent immediately. The cabinet advises you to not click …