{"id":91415,"date":"2025-07-17T23:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T17:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=91415"},"modified":"2025-07-18T15:24:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:54:38","slug":"dmv-final-notice-text-scam-real-dmv-behavior-vs-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/dmv-final-notice-text-scam-real-dmv-behavior-vs-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"DMV Final Notice Text Scam | Real DMV Behavior vs. Scam"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><em>The scam involves a\u00a0text message purportedly from the DMV claiming that the recipient has unpaid traffic fines and that several penalties are possible.<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"95\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83d\udea8 What\u2019s Going On: \u201cDMV Final Notice\u201d Text Scam<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"173\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Scammers are sending alarming texts <strong data-start=\"36\" data-end=\"64\">impersonating state DMVs<\/strong>, claiming you owe unpaid tolls or tickets, and threatening license suspension\u2014often pushing you to click a link or reply immediately<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"289\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">These texts usually come from <strong data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"54\">random phone numbers<\/strong> (sometimes international) and direct you to non-official, misleading websites<\/span> . <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">They frequently mention codes like \u201c15C-16.003\u201d and include ominous deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"294\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"327\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\u2705 Real DMV Behavior vs. Scam<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"617\">\n<li data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"407\">\n<p data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"407\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\">DMVs do NOT<\/strong> send text notices for payment demands or tolls\u2014they primarily mail letters and might text appointment reminders, but <strong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"164\" data-is-last-node=\"\">never request money via SMS<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"617\">\n<p data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"449\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Multiple state DMVs (California, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Michigan) have issued warnings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"617\">\n<li data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"533\">\n<p data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"533\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><em data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cDMV will never send a text message to ask for personal or financial information.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"617\">\n<p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"617\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><em data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cDon\u2019t click any links. Do not reply. Delete immediately.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/rugby-league-26-error-signing-in-ps5-xbox-rugby-league-26-not-working\/\">Rugby League 26 Error Signing in PS5 Xbox<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"622\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"661\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83d\udcac From Reddit &amp; Community Reports<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"702\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Reddit users confirm:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"871\">\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"787\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cThis is a scam \u2013 the DMV will never send text message notices like this.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"871\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"102\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cNo state DMV sends out threatening messages like this. Safely ignore, report as spam and delete.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"907\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83e\udde0 How to Protect Yourself<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1269\">\n<li data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"953\">\n<p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"953\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Do not click<\/strong> on any link or reply to the message.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"998\">\n<p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"998\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Delete or block<\/strong> the text immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1110\">\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1016\"><strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1015\">Report it<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1110\">\n<li data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1063\">\n<p data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1063\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Forward the text to <strong data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"35\">7726 (SPAM)<\/strong> to alert carriers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1110\">\n<p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1110\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Report to your state DMV or <strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"57\">FTC (ReportFraud.ftc.gov)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1134\"><strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1133\">Verify directly<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<li data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<p data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1181\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">If unsure, check your DMV online account or call the official DMV number\u2014never use links or numbers sent in the text.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1269\">\n<p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1224\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Lock your device<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\">\n<li data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\">\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1269\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Keep your phone\u2019s spam filter on and stay alert\u2014it may alert you to \u201clikely scam\u201d texts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1274\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1317\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83d\udd0d Why They&#8217;re Effective\u2014and Dangerous<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1567\">\n<li data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1401\">\n<p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1401\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"17\">FBI warns<\/strong> these scams are evolving\u2014using AI to make them more convincing and targeting summer travelers<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1484\">\n<p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1484\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"19\">FTC reports<\/strong> Americans lost $470 million to text scams in 2023 alone<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1567\">\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1567\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Common variations involve toll fees or ticket enforcement and push urgent responses<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1572\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1599\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\u2705 What to Do Right Now<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"height: 247px;\" width=\"783\" data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1870\">\n<thead data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<tr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1618\">\n<th data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1608\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Step<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1618\" data-col-size=\"md\">Action<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1870\">\n<tr data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1676\">\n<td data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1643\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1\ufe0f\u20e3<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1676\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1662\">Ignore\/Delete<\/strong> the message<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1739\">\n<td data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1683\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2\ufe0f\u20e3<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1739\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1701\">Block\/Report<\/strong> via phone tools and forward to 7726<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1808\">\n<td data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1746\" data-col-size=\"sm\">3\ufe0f\u20e3<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1808\"><strong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1758\">Verify<\/strong> through official DMV channels, not via the text<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1870\">\n<td data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1815\" data-col-size=\"sm\">4\ufe0f\u20e3<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1870\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1827\">Report<\/strong> to FTC if you think it might be phishing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1895\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">\ud83e\udded Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2068\">Texts demanding DMV payments are almost always <strong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1953\">scams<\/strong>. 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