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6 hours ago
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BMV warns Ohioans of scam texts
(WKBN) — Warnings have been going out about highway and turnpike toll text scams, and now another text scam involves the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). People have been reporting to the BMV text messages from someone claiming to be from the agency and saying that the recipient of the message has an outstanding traffic ticket. The text then instructs the recipient to pay the ticket immediately to avoid a license suspension. The BMV says this is a phishing attempt to get your personal information and has been reported by drivers nationwide. 'If you receive this text, do not fall for this scam,' said Ohio BMV Registrar Charlie Norman. 'Do not click any links and delete the text. Ohio BMV will never send you a text demanding payment or requesting your personal information.' Ohioans can report scam attempts to the Federal Trade Commission by visiting If you believe you have been a victim of a scam, please contact your local law enforcement agency. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 hours ago
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Daytonians targeted by fake BMV text scam
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Another text messaging scam is targeting the wallets of Ohioans. A text message received by staff shows a phone number apparently originating from the Philippines is contacting people by text, and claiming you have an unpaid traffic ticket. The scammer is impersonating the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and uses scare tactics in the message. The recipient of the message is threatened with items like driving and vehicle registration suspensions and prosecution. 'Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes,' the scammer said. A link to visit to pay the fraudulent fine is listed, but you are urged to not click the link. Although the fraudster also wants you to reply to the message, you should report it as spam and delete it. 'If you receive this text, do not fall for this scam,' said Charlie Norman, registrar of Ohio BMV. 'Do not click any links and delete the text. Ohio BMV will never send you a text demanding payment or requesting your personal information.' If you have mistakenly provided the scammer with payment, you should contact your local police department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
