Scam Alert: Fraudulent Texts Impersonate the Colorado DMV
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is alerting Coloradans to a new wave of fraudulent 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 revocation of driving privileges. These claims are entirely false and designed to intimidate individuals into immediate compliance.
These deceptive text messages and emails are crafted to appear as official communications from the Colorado DMV. Their primary goal is to frighten recipients into clicking malicious links and divulging personal or financial information under the guise of settling non-existent violations.
While the exact wording can vary, these fraudulent messages typically:
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from the DMV:
Learn more at https://dmv.colorado.gov/fraud-alertsscams
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is alerting Coloradans to a new wave of fraudulent 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 revocation of driving privileges. These claims are entirely false and designed to intimidate individuals into immediate compliance.
These deceptive text messages and emails are crafted to appear as official communications from the Colorado DMV. Their primary goal is to frighten recipients into clicking malicious links and divulging personal or financial information under the guise of settling non-existent violations.
While the exact wording can vary, these fraudulent messages typically:
- State they are from the "Colorado DMV" or a similar official-sounding entity.
- Allege outstanding unpaid tickets or violations.
- Threaten imminent legal action, such as prosecution.
- Warn of pending suspension of vehicle registration and/or driving privileges.
- Contain a link to a fake website to "resolve" the issue or make a payment.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from the DMV:
- Do NOT click on any links. These links often lead to fake websites designed to steal your information.
- Do NOT share any personal or financial information. This includes your driver's license number, Social Security number, credit card details, or banking information.
- Do NOT reply to the message.
Learn more at https://dmv.colorado.gov/fraud-alertsscams
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