CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is warning customers about an ongoing scam circulating on social media platforms, especially Facebook, in which businesses falsely claim to produce and supply individuals with Nevada driver’s licenses.
The DMV recently became aware of the scam after a customer reported losing more than $800 to a business she contacted online while attempting to obtain a driver’s license.
The customer was later instructed to send an additional $800, falsely claiming the payment was required by the Supreme Court before she could pick up her license. No license was issued, and no legitimate DMV services were provided.
“Unfortunately, the DMV is subject to scams like this frequently,” said DMV Director Tonya Laney. “We urge our customers to be wary so they don’t fall victim to egregious payments, but also the possibility of their personal information being leaked.”
The DMV reminds customers:
- Driver licenses and identification cards can only be obtained through official DMV channels.
- The DMV will never request payment through social media, gift cards, wire transfers, or third-party messaging apps
- Courts, including the Nevada Supreme Court, do not collect fees related to issuing driver licenses.
Customers who believe they may have been targeted or victimized by a DMV-related scam are encouraged to report the incident to local law enforcement and to notify the DMV.