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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Attorney General Jeff Jackson warning North Carolinians about DMV text scams
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians to be on the lookout for text scams impersonating the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and demanding that people pay an outstanding traffic ticket or face severe actions. NC Department of Transportation warns residents of DMV text scam The Department of Justice is receiving a higher volume of calls and complaints from consumers about this scam. These scams are targeting residents in multiple states and warn that if the recipient does not click on a link to make a payment, they may face suspended driving privileges, suspended vehicle registration, or ultimately be prosecuted. If you receive one of these scam texts: Do not click on any links. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM). Block or delete the number. Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at and the North Carolina Department of Justice at If you're unsure whether an email, text, or letter from the NCDMV is legitimate, you should contact the agency directly at 919-715-7000. Unfortunately, scammers took note of the toll text scams that were everywhere a couple months ago and are now using the same playbook for these traffic text scams. Please keep an eye out and warn your loved ones that these texts are scams. Government agencies will never text you to threaten legal action. Attorney General Jeff Jackson Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Real ID enforcement begins in less than two months
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Starting May 7, 2025, a Real ID or another acceptable form of identification will be needed to board a plane and get into most federal buildings and military bases. Close to 50 percent of active North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customers already have a Real ID, according to the department. The new identification is an enhancement of the current license by adding a star to the top right corner. Other acceptable forms of ID that can be used instead are a passport or a Department of Defense ID. TSA's full list of acceptable IDs are here. 'There are a lot of options. Getting a real ID is not required. It's a convenience thing,' Communications Director for the DMV Marty Homan said. 'It's for if you don't want to lug your passport wherever you're going, if you're just taking a flight within the country, you don't want to use your passport.' Most REAL ID appointments are booked for the next 90 days; however, most DMV offices accept walk-ins after noon. Appointments can also still be made after May 7th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
