{"id":7361,"date":"2025-07-07T16:59:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T16:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/07\/fake-dmv-texts-still-circulating-officials-urge-caution\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T16:59:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T16:59:05","slug":"fake-dmv-texts-still-circulating-officials-urge-caution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/07\/fake-dmv-texts-still-circulating-officials-urge-caution\/","title":{"rendered":"Fake DMV Texts Still Circulating\u2014Officials Urge Caution"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:55px] grow overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"relative h-full\">\n<div class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges] @[84rem]\/thread:pt-(--header-height)\">\n<div class=\"@thread-xl\/thread:pt-header-height flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-184\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"36c127f7-d76f-45ff-a1c7-7e7d331aab5a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"303\">The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is warning residents about scam text messages impersonating the agency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"544\">The SCDMV does <strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"327\">not<\/strong> collect toll fees, traffic tickets, or other payments via text message. These scam texts often include a link that mimics the official SCDMV website. The only legitimate website for the agency is <strong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"543\">SCDMVOnline.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"777\">As scammers increasingly use artificial intelligence to imitate official sources, consumers are urged to <strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"681\">double-check web addresses<\/strong> and remain cautious of messages that push urgent action, especially ones threatening penalties.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"958\">The SCDMV emphasizes that it <strong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"873\">communicates official notices through the U.S. Postal Service<\/strong>, often providing <strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"919\">at least 30 days&#8217; notice<\/strong> of any license or registration issues.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"996\">If you receive a suspicious message:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<li data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1048\">\n<p data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1048\"><strong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1012\">Delete it<\/strong> immediately. Do not click the link.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1134\">\n<p data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1134\"><strong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1064\">Report it<\/strong> to your mobile provider by forwarding the message to <strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1133\">7726 (SPAM)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1198\">Consider reporting to the <strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1197\">Federal Trade Commission (FTC)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1305\">If you clicked the link or shared information, <strong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1283\">monitor your financial accounts<\/strong> for unusual activity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1380\">Stay alert. Protect your information. And always verify before you click.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"thread-bottom-container\" class=\"content-fade relative isolate z-10 w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:dark:border-transparent flex flex-col\">\n<div id=\"thread-bottom\">\n<div class=\"text-base mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6\">\n<div class=\"max-xs:[--force-hide-label:none] relative z-1 flex h-full max-w-full flex-1 flex-col\" role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"radix-&laquo;Rp4lij59jm595j5&raquo;\" data-state=\"closed\">\n<form class=\"w-full [view-transition-name:var(--vt-composer)]\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Message Composer\" data-type=\"unified-composer\">\n<div class=\"bg-token-bg-primary flex w-full cursor-text flex-col items-center justify-center overflow-clip bg-clip-padding contain-inline-size dark:bg-[#303030] shadow-short rounded-[28px]\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full items-end px-2.5 py-2.5\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-auto flex-col\">\n<div class=\"relative mx-2.5 grid grid-cols-[auto_minmax(0,1fr)]\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-auto bg-transparent pt-1.5\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-start\">\n<div class=\"flex min-h-12 items-start\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full min-w-0 flex-1\">\n<div class=\"_prosemirror-parent_kfgfu_2 text-token-text-primary max-h-[25dvh] max-h-52 -mx-3 px-3 overflow-auto [scrollbar-width:thin] default-browser vertical-scroll-fade-mask min-h-12 pe-3\">\n<div id=\"prompt-textarea\" class=\"ProseMirror\" contenteditable=\"true\" translate=\"no\" data-virtualkeyboard=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is warning residents about scam text messages impersonating the agency. The SCDMV does not collect toll fees, traffic tickets, or other payments via text message. These scam texts often include a link that mimics the official SCDMV website. 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