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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Don't click that link: Authorities warn of new DMV scam texts
First toll roads, and now DMVs are the entity text scammers are looking to hide behind. The latest round of text message scams pose as important messages from state Departments of Motor Vehicles, or DMVs. As of Friday, May 30, the messages had been reported in several states such as Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, New York. On Tuesday, May 27, Illinois Secretary of State Alex Giannoulias issued a warning, asking residents to be wary of text messages claiming to be from the Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles, threatening to suspend vehicle registration and driving privileges if certain bills aren't paid. Here's what to know about the latest round of text scams. While the texts vary state to state, the underlying message is the same: Residents are at risk of losing their vehicle registration and driving privileges, receive a toll booth charge increase, or see their credit score impacted, if they go not pay an outstanding traffic ticket to the state's DMV. The text message sent to Illinoisans includes a date in which penalties will begin, a fake state administrative code and a list of consequences that the receiver will face if they don't pay an outstanding bill. The message also includes a link that appears to be the Illinois Department of Transportation website. The City of Linden, New Jersey shared in an advisory that folks may receive a text message that includes "ezpassnj" and ".gov" in the link to appear legitimate. The message, however, doesn't allow folks to click the link directly but instead prompts them to respond "Y" and copy the link to a browser. If you receive a text message from a DMV, demanding money, the Federal Trade Commission suggests the following: Do not respond to the text or click any links. State DMVs would not ask for your information or money by text. If you think the message might be real, contact your state's DMV using a trusted phone number or website. Copy the text message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). This will help your wireless provider spot and block similar messages. Report the text on the messaging app you use. Look for the option to report junk or spam. Report the text to the Federal Trade Commission at and/or file a compliant with the FBI's Internet Crime Compliant Center at The DMV text scam is an example of smishing. "Smishing" is a social engineering attack that uses fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information or sending money to hackers, according to IBM. The term is a combination of "SMS" or short messaging service" and "phishing," an umbrella term for social engineering attacks. No. While both types of communication may be unwarranted, smishing and messages/calls from telemarketers are different. Smishing is a cybercrime in which scammers are looking to trick victims into revealing sensitive information. Telemarketers, on the other hand, is a legitimate marketing practice used to promote products or services. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: DMV text message scam: Don't fall for this
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Is there any chance you still have my title certificate from 2011?
If I can apply for a Rhode Island title certificate, should my TR-2/TR-9 indicate a duplicate title/affidavit of loss or Add Title? There is no way I can get my seller from April 15, 2011, to co-sign the TR-2/TR-9 form. I don't even know if he's alive. Suppose I simply can't find him? − Tedford R. A: Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Rhode Island's title law changed, and below are important points for you and others. This information can be found on our website ( ALL used vehicles, regardless of model year, will now be issued a Rhode Island Certificate of Title upon payment of Sales Tax and/or Registration. ALL used vehicles coming into Rhode Island from out of state, regardless of model year, require a VIN inspection from a municipal police department. If an out-of-state used vehicle is being registered in Rhode Island, and the state from which the vehicle is coming is a state that required a title for that vehicle, that title MUST be in the name of the seller, properly assigned to the buyer, and be presented, along with VIN inspection at the time of sales tax payment or registration at the Rhode Island DMV. If an out-of-state used vehicle is being registered in Rhode Island, and the state from which the vehicle is coming is a state that did not require a title for that vehicle, a valid proof of ownership (e.g. old registration, or paid sales tax form) in the name of the seller must be presented, along with a VIN inspection, at the time of sales tax payment or registration at the RI DMV. Here is the information about Previously Non-Titled Vehicles: Prior to Jan. 1, 2024. Rhode Island did not title vehicles model year 2000 and older. Effective Jan. 1, 2024. ALL vehicles are now eligible for a title, including model years 2000 and older previously registered under the old law. To obtain a title for a previously untitled vehicle registered in your name, present a valid registration, expired registration, or stamped paid sales tax form and a completed TR2/TR9 and a payment of $52.50 to the Research Office at the Cranston DMV. Now to the answers to your questions: We will request the file/title from our offsite records storage. If we can obtain it, we will get it back to you. Technically, you do not need a title. However, if you sell it out of state, that state may require a title. Each state has their own registration and title laws. Yes, you can get a Rhode Island title certificate with those documents, but you just need your valid or expired registration, payment and a completed TR2/TR9 application. (This form can be printed from our website in the 'Forms' tab and 'Title Forms' tab.) On the TR2/TR9 application, this transaction is called 'Add New Title.' The seller's signature is not required for you, as the current owner, to get a title for this vehicle. You can make a reservation for our Research/Title Office to do this transaction in person; you can drop off your paperwork and payment at any DMV Branch's Drop Box (hours are the same as the branch hours); or you can mail in all these documents to the Cranston DMV. Chuck Hollis is assistant administrator of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. Please email your questions to cars@ with 'Ask the DMV' in the subject field. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Do you still have my title certificate from 2011? | Ask the RI DMV
