The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has warned residents of a text message scam in which criminals attempt to obtain personal information.
REMINDER: This text message and others like it are SCAMS. If you receive a text like this, don’t click the link or provide any personal information. Look for signs of phishing attacks like poor spelling and grammar. For more tips to protect yourself: https://t.co/dzcGVXCMlx pic.twitter.com/cXppSFDaNp
– NYS DMV (@nysdmv) February 22, 2021
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Anyone who receives a suspicious text message from the DMV should delete it immediately. The agency asks that you do not open the attached link and that you do not provide personal information under any circumstances.
The message asks recipients to update their contact information by clicking on a link to comply with the new regulations.
If you think you have been the victim of a scam, contact the Office of Consumer Protection and Fraud at 1-800-771-7755. As well you can submit a complaint online.
For more information on ongoing scams, visit the Attorney General’s Office website at ag.ny.gov/coronavirus.
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