State Department of Transportation warns residents of new scam

WISCONSIN, (CIVIC MEDIA) – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of another phishing scam.

Scammers are pretending to be from WisDOT DMV to get individuals to click on fraudulent links or reveal personal information. The recent scam text warns of a “final notice” or of an unspecified “unpaid traffic violation.” Some scams duplicate the look of official WisDOT content.

These are not from WisDOT or DMV. Wisconsin DMV urges consumers to be on the lookout and follow these tips:

• Be suspicious of demands for money and urgency
• Do not share personal information with unsolicited emails or messages.
• If you have not signed up to receive email or text messages from DMV, do not respond or click on links sent to you.

Concerned individuals can sign up for account activity alerts and renewal reminders by subscribing to Wisconsin DMV’s eNotify. Like most bank accounts, you will receive confirmation of transactions on your account which alerts you to any fraudulent activities. Sign up for eNotify at the Wisconsin DMV website

If you are the victim of a scam, consider the following: filing a police report with the local law enforcement agency where you reside; reporting it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the Internet Crime Complaint Center website.  Speak to AARP’s Fraud Watch Helpline and find Fraud Victim Support Groups.  Request a free credit report and research identity theft prevention here.