(COLORADO) — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is alerting residents about a new scam involving fraudulent texts and emails from people posing as DMV officials.
On Monday, July 21, the DMV warned the public about fake messages claiming to be from the Colorado DMV. These texts falsely state that the recipient has unpaid tickets and face threats of prosecution or license suspension.
“Don’t be fooled!” Governor Jared Polis posted on Facebook Tuesday. “These messages are false and intended to intimidate you into sharing personal information. Stay safe!”
According to the DMV, the scam texts appear to come from the “Colorado DMV” or a similar name and include a link to a fake website asking for payment to “resolve” the issue.
“These messages are NOT from the Colorado DMV,” the agency emphasized. “We do not reach out via unsolicited texts or emails to collect payments or issue threats like this.”
Anyone who receives such a message should:
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Avoid clicking on any links, as they may lead to phishing websites
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Never provide personal or financial details, such as driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, or banking information
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Refrain from replying to the message
“We will never ask for your personal info over text,” the DMV reiterated. “No links. No fines. No deadlines.”
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