West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles is warning citizens of text scams claiming to be DMV. West Virginia DMV will never text citizens requesting payment. Never.
Some common tactics scammers use include;
•Setting urgent deadlines (do this now, or a bad thing will happen);
•Using language, logos or imagery similar to official content – but a little different;
•Using texts to request money; and
•Playing on fear.
If it makes a person feel uncomfortable or immediately concerned, the sender is a scammer, not DMV. DMV deadlines are known in advance (such as the expiration date on one’s license plate.) DMV will treat a person like a guest, whether in person or on the phone, and will not seek to make one feel alarmed. Again, DMV will never request a payment via text.
If a person is concerned that a text one has received may be a scam, the West Virginia DMV will answer any questions one might have. Everyone is welcome to stop by a local office, or call 800-642-9066.
Remember, if it is a text asking for payment, it is a scam. West Virginia DMV will never text a person requesting payment.
