Colorado DMV warns of phishing scheme falsely claiming unpaid tickets, prosecution, and license suspension
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — June 4, 2025 — Northern Colorado residents are being targeted in a new phishing scam that falsely claims to be from the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The messages allege unpaid tickets and threaten prosecution or suspension of driving privileges—tactics meant to scare victims into clicking malicious links and surrendering personal information.
The Colorado DMV issued an urgent warning this week about fake messages that impersonate the agency and appear legitimate. The texts commonly claim recipients have outstanding violations and direct them to resolve the issue by clicking a link, often leading to fraudulent websites.
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