Colorado Drivers Warned: The DMV Text You Just Got—Is It a Scam?

Colorado residents are being targeted by a surge of fraudulent text messages impersonating the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). These scam texts claim recipients have unpaid tickets and threaten prosecution, suspension of vehicle registration, or revocation of driving privileges if immediate action isn’t taken. The messages often include urgent language and a link to a fake website, urging drivers to resolve the supposed violation or make a payment.

Officials stress that these messages are not from the Colorado DMV. The agency does not contact residents via unsolicited text or email to demand payment or threaten legal action. Drivers are advised not to click any links, share personal or financial information, or reply to the message.

If you receive such a text, delete it immediately and report it to the Federal Trade Commission or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. For questions about your license or registration status, contact the Colorado DMV directly through its official website or phone number—never use contact details provided in suspicious messages.

Authorities urge Coloradans to stay alert and share this warning with friends and family to help prevent identity theft and financial loss.