The Nevada Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Transportation (NDOT) have issued a warning to residents about a text message scam currently circulating in the state. These fraudulent messages request recipients to update their driver’s license contact information with the Nevada Department of Transportation, which does not issue licenses or ID cards.
Residents are advised not to provide any personal information if they receive such messages and to delete them immediately. The DMV is responsible for issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards in Nevada, while NDOT does not collect personal data from motorists.
DMV Director Julie Butler stated, “It’s unfortunate that criminals are posing as a state agency to scam innocent people.” She warned against clicking on links in these texts, as scammers seek personal information and may infect devices with malware.
Officials advise vigilance for signs of phishing, such as poor spelling or grammar, threats, or mismatched links compared to legitimate agency websites. “If the message doesn’t look right, chances are it is not,” Butler added.
Both the DMV and NDOT emphasize they will never solicit personal information via unsolicited emails or texts. Nevadans can safely renew their licenses or IDs and update addresses through the official DMV website at dmvnv.com. Name changes require an in-person visit to a DMV office.
