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DMV Scam Texts 2025: Don’t Click That Unpaid Ticket Message

Phone showing a fake DMV scam text claiming an outstanding traffic ticket with a red warning icon

New York: Across the U.S., fake DMV scam texts are hitting phones like wildfire. These messages claim you have an outstanding traffic ticket and urge you to click a link to pay. The message is clean, scary, and looks official — but it’s 100% fake.

The Virginia DMV and Connecticut DMV are now warning people not to fall for it. If you’ve received a message that says something like “Your DMV ticket is unpaid” or “Click here to resolve your traffic violation,” do not click it. This is part of a phishing scam designed to steal your personal information — or worse, your money.

What the DMV Scam Text Looks Like

Scammers are impersonating local DMVs using language like:

  • “You have an outstanding traffic ticket”
  • “Pay your DMV violation before legal action”
  • “Unpaid ticket notice — resolve immediately”

The link may look official (something like dmv-verify.xyz or secure-dmv-payment.net) but clicking it may lead to:

  • Identity theft
  • Credit card fraud
  • Malware installation on your device

🚫 No state DMV sends traffic ticket links by text.

Which States Have Issued Warnings?

  • Virginia DMV posted a June 2025 warning advising citizens to ignore such messages.
  • Connecticut DMV confirmed it’s not affiliated with any text-ticket programs and reminded residents never to click suspicious links.
  • Other states like California, Texas, and New York are also monitoring for reports of similar scams.

What To Do If You Receive a DMV Text Scam

  1. Do NOT click any links in the text.
  2. Delete the message immediately.
  3. Report the number as spam or phishing on your phone and to your state’s consumer protection office.
  4. Check your actual DMV status by going directly to your state’s DMV website — never through a text.
  5. If you already clicked the link or entered any details:
  6. Call your bank or credit card company right away.
  7. Change passwords if you entered login info.
  8. File a report with the FTC (Federal Trade Commission).

Stay Smart, Stay Safe

This new wave of DMV text scams is designed to trigger fear and urgency — but don’t fall for it. You’ll never be asked to pay a fine or confirm personal info by text. When in doubt, trust your instincts and verify directly on the DMV’s website.

Sophie

Sophie

About Author

Sophie Daniels is a pop culture reporter at ZizzPost.com, always chasing the pulse of what’s trending on TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter. With a degree in Media Studies and a sharp eye for internet virality, Sophie has built a reputation for breaking stories before they hit the mainstream. From meme culture to micro-trends, she brings lived Gen Z experience to every story.

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