Wisconsin Department of Transportation warning residents of fake DMV link scams
(WFRV) – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced on Tuesday that there has been a recent uptick in a phishing scam involving fraudulent websites sent by people pretending to work for the department.
The recent scam usually involves a message citing either a 'final notice' or an unpaid traffic violation, neither of which is real; however, they mimic official WisDOT content and are not from the Department.
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On Monday, the DMV noted a rise in calls from customers asking about the messages, just a few months after these types of scams hit Wisconsinites in March and April.
Other states are experiencing similar things, Tina Braddy, the DMV's Bureau of Driver Services Director, said in a release.
'We're hearing from our DMV counterparts that Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia and New York were hit with this scam last week,' Braddy said. 'Given the number of calls we're getting from DMV customers, it's likely Wisconsin is the next target.'
Residents should be on the lookout, the DMV said, and follow the following tips:
Be suspicious of any message that promptly demands money
Never share personal details with unknown senders
Do not respond, especially if you never signed up to receive emails or messages from the DMV
Sign up for activity alerts through the official DMV website, available here.
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If you fall victim to a scam, take any of the following steps if possible:
Local law enforcement
Federal Trade Commission
AARP's Fraud Watch Helpline
Request a free credit report
Research identity theft protection
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