The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new text message phishing scam aimed at residents. The scam involves messages that appear to be from the Nevada DMV, urging recipients to update their MyDMV profile via a link that directs them to a fraudulent web page mimicking the official MyDMV portal.
Nevada DMV Director Julie Butler commented on the situation, stating, “We’ve seen scams like this before, but this one specifically targets the MyDMV portal and its customers.”
The department advises anyone who receives such messages not to respond or provide any personal information. Instead, they should delete the message immediately. The Nevada DMV emphasizes that it never sends unsolicited texts or emails and will not request customers to update their MyDMV accounts in this manner. Responsibility for maintaining an account lies with the customer, and accounts inactive for 18 months are automatically deactivated.
Most updates related to personal information, such as name changes, must be handled in person at a DMV office. Officials have also provided tips on identifying potential scams: look for poor spelling or grammar, forceful language or threats, urgency in tone, or links that do not match legitimate agency websites.
“If the message doesn’t seem right, chances are it’s not,” Butler added.
