Baton Rouge, LA – Louisiana officials are warning residents about a widespread scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
A graphic posted by the Louisiana State Police on Saturday flagged a fake “Final Notice” allegedly from the Louisiana DMV, claiming that recipients have unpaid traffic tickets and must pay by June 29, 2025, to avoid penalties such as license suspension. The alert prominently labels the message as a scam in bold red text.
According to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, the state’s Office of Motor Vehicles does not use text messages to notify individuals about fines or to collect payment. “Governor Landry is warning everyone to be aware of this current spoofing scam,” read a Facebook post from the governor’s official account.
The scam message directs users to click a suspicious link and includes instructions to reply or re-open the message to activate the link. Authorities emphasize that responding to or clicking the link could compromise personal and financial information.
State police urge residents who receive such messages to avoid interacting with them and to report suspicious communications directly to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles or local law enforcement. Officials also advise the public to monitor official government channels for accurate updates and notifications.
Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or who has already engaged with the scam is encouraged to contact the Louisiana Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section immediately.
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