Sellersburg, IN – Indiana State Police are warning residents about a scam text message circulating across the state, falsely claiming to be from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
According to a post from the Indiana State Police–Sellersburg District, the text notifies recipients of a supposed “final notice” for a traffic violation and requests payment before a stated deadline. Authorities confirm this message is fraudulent and urge residents to block the number and delete the text immediately.
The fake message threatens penalties including license suspension and revocation if payment isn’t made. However, police emphasize that the Indiana BMV will never contact customers via text message requesting payment.
Scammers often use official-sounding language and state codes to make messages appear legitimate. Law enforcement recommends verifying all communications directly through the official BMV website or by calling a verified office number.
Residents who receive this message are encouraged to report it to the Indiana Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division or their local police department to help track the source.
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