NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is warning residents about a phishing scam in which fraudsters are sending text messages that impersonate the agency and demand payment for supposed unpaid traffic violations.
The NJMVC said it has received multiple reports of fraudulent texts that claim to be final notices and threaten consequences such as driver’s license and registration suspension, collections action and potential legal penalties if payment is not made. The messages include links designed to resemble the official NJMVC website, but instead direct recipients to malicious sites intended to steal personal and financial information.
The commission said it does not initiate unsolicited emails or text messages requesting motor vehicle services, driver’s license updates or vehicle registration status. The agency said its text messages are limited to appointment reminders.
The NJMVC urged residents to be cautious with unexpected messages, particularly those asking users to click links or provide personal information. Anyone with questions or concerns about communications claiming to be from the NJMVC should contact the agency directly.
More information is available through the New Jersey cybersecurity office.
