Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicle has issued a warning about a new scam that falsely claims to be a final court-ordered collection notice from the Department of Safety & Homeland Security.
The message includes language saying that repercussions will take place such as license suspension, registration holds or legal action if payment is not collected.
“This scam is intentionally designed to create panic and pressure individuals into acting quickly,” said DMV Director Tonya Laney. “The language is extreme, the consequences sound severe, and that is exactly how scammers try to manipulate people. These notices are not legitimate. We will never ask for payment this way. We only send out official and authorized mail to customers if action needs to take place, typically paired with how to resolve matters quickly and efficiently.”
Nevadans who receive this, or other scam messages, are encouraged to report the scam immediately to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Text messages can also be deleted and reported through your mobile carrier’s spam reporting system.
Deceptive messages impersonate official agencies
