BBB warns consumers of possible REAL ID scams
JOPLIN, Mo. — The deadline to get your REAL ID is almost here, and the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to watch out for ID scams.
Starting Wednesday, May 7, you'll need a REAL ID to fly domestically and to enter federal facilities.
A REAL ID can only be obtained in person at your local DMV or license office.
Any website claiming you can get one online is most likely fake.
The BBB hasn't gotten any reports of REAL ID scams yet, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're not out there.
'Something that we do see that's similar are passports and passport renewals. People get in a hurry because they've got a trip coming up, and they start looking online on how to expedite that, and scammers create websites to take advantage of that and confused consumers. So while we haven't seen anything with READ ID yet, it is a possibility because of all the conversation and confusion,' said Pamela Hernandez, BBB Springfield Regional Director.
A REAL ID will have a gold star in the corner, and requires more documentation to get than other kinds of ID.
You can learn more about the requirements from your state's Department of Revenue website.
Missouri residents, click here.
Kansas residents, click here.
Oklahoma residents, click here.
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