Colorado drivers are being targeted by a new wave of scam texts impersonating the Colorado DMV, falsely claiming recipients have unpaid tickets and threatening prosecution, license suspension, or vehicle registration revocation. These alarming messages are designed to look official and pressure people into clicking on malicious links or sharing sensitive personal and financial information.
State officials emphasize that the Colorado DMV never sends unsolicited texts or emails demanding payment or threatening legal action. If you receive such a message, do not click any links, do not reply, and never provide personal details like your driver’s license number, Social Security number, or banking information.
Instead, verify any DMV-related concerns by contacting the Colorado DMV directly through its official website or phone number. Anyone who receives one of these fraudulent messages is encouraged to report it to the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Vigilance is essential—delete suspicious texts immediately and warn friends and family to help prevent identity theft and financial loss.
