Fake emails and texts imitating DVS

You may have received emails or texts requesting payment for outstanding traffic tickets or penalties from the "Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles". That agency does not exist, and those penalties likely don't either.

You may also get messages from "Minnesota (DVS)" or "Minnesota Department of Vehicle Administration (DMV)". These are also scams.

Remember, we will never send a text asking for money or saying money is due.

Protect yourself

If you receive a suspicious message:

• Do not respond to the message or open any links.
• Do not give money or personal information.
• Email us if you think the message could be real.
• Report the message as junk or spam.
• Delete the message.

Report the scam

You can report the scam to the:

• Federal Trade Commission
• FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center