Baltimore, MD – Maryland authorities are warning residents about a new wave of fraudulent text messages that falsely claim to be from the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles, urging recipients to make immediate payments for alleged traffic violations.
According to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), the scam involves messages sent from unknown numbers, referencing unpaid traffic violations and threatening license suspension or additional penalties if payment is not made promptly via a suspicious link. The alert was posted on official state social media accounts earlier today and includes a prominent warning not to engage with the fraudulent message.
Officials emphasize that the MVA will never contact residents by text message to request personal information or payment. Instead, any legitimate communication from the agency will be conducted through official channels, such as mail or the state’s secure online platforms.
Maryland residents are advised to delete any suspicious messages immediately and to avoid clicking on links or providing any sensitive information. The MVA encourages anyone who receives such a message to report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through their official website at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/?orgcode=MDMVA.
The ongoing scam appears to target residents across Maryland with the intent to steal personal and financial information. Authorities remind the public to always verify the source of any request for payment or information and to contact the MVA directly if they have questions about their account status.
For continued updates and information on public safety and scam prevention, follow the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and MDTA on social media.
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