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⚠ Verified Scam Text Message
Do not click any links in this message. Forward to 7726 (SPAM) to report to your carrier.
Why this text is dangerous
This text is a documented DMV / Traffic Ticket Scam smishing pattern. Smishing (SMS phishing) uses short urgent texts with malicious links. Carriers cannot block every sender, so treat unexpected texts as suspicious even if they look official.
Scam SMS Text
DMV / Traffic Ticket Scam
DMV NOTICE: Your driver's license renewal is overdue. Failure to renew by [DATE] will result in a $[AMOUNT] fine and possible suspension. Renew here: [LINK]
Embedded Link (DO NOT VISIT)
dmv-license-renew.net
Sender Number
Unknown
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What To Do
- 1.Do not click the link in the message.
- 2.Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) — works on all US carriers.
- 3.Block the sender number.
- 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- 5.If you clicked the link, change passwords and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.