Colorado DMV warns residents on new text scam
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Wednesday, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) warns Coloradans about fraudulent text messages that impersonate the DMV. These scam texts claim that individuals have unpaid tickets and threaten consequences for not paying them, such as suspension of a vehicle registration.
These scam texts typically:
State that they are from the Colorado DMV or another government agency.
Allege that there are outstanding unpaid tickets or violations.
Threaten with immediate legal action, like prosecution.
Warn of the pending suspension of vehicle registration or driving privileges.
Contain a link to a fake website to resolve the issue or make a payment.
The Colorado DMV reminds Coloradans that these messages are not from the entity. The DMV does not contact individuals through unsolicited text messages to demand payment or threaten prosecution.
If an individual receives a suspicious text message from the DMV:
Do not click on any links, as they often lead to fake websites.
Do not share any personal or financial information, like a driver's license number or banking information.
Do not reply to the text message.
If an individual is concerned about the status of their driver's license, vehicle registration, or tickets, they should contact the Colorado DMV through its official website at dmv.colorado.gov or by phone at 303-205-5600.
This warning follows a trend of rising scam activity. Last week, the Grand Junction Police Department issued a warning to Grand Junction residents about fraudulent phone calls and emails from scammers impersonating government agencies or falsely alleging that an individual's loved one is hurt.
Anyone who receives a scam text is encouraged to report it to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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