— Information from the office of N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson
Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians about a new wave of scam text messages falsely claiming to come from the North Carolina DMV and threatening license suspension, fines and other penalties.
The message claims the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket and directs them to a website that looks official but is not connected to the State of North Carolina.
“This message is a scam,” Jackson stated. “The DMV does not collect traffic tickets by text, does not threaten people this way, and does not send links asking for payment.”
“We are aware of multiple fraudulent text scams that have gone out requesting payment for fees, fines, or tolls,” said NCDMV Commissioner Paul Tine. “We will NEVER request payment by text. If you get one of these texts, don’t respond. Instead, report it as spam and delete it.”
Signs This Is a Scam
Consumers should watch for these red flags:
What To Do
If you receive this message, do not click the link.
The Consumer Protection Division protects North Carolina consumers from scams and fraud. If you spot a scam, let us know by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or filing a complaint online at ncdoj.gov/complaint.
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