Greenwich Police: That DMV Text is a Scam, Don't Fall for It
- 21 hours ago
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If your phone buzzed today with a frantic message from the "CT DMV" claiming you owe money for a mystery speeding ticket, take a deep breath. The Greenwich Police Department (GPD) is reporting a wave of fraudulent text messages targeting residents. These scams claim you have "unpaid traffic fines" and demand immediate payment to avoid dire consequences—ranging from license suspension to legal action and credit ruin.
Reality Check. The DMV does not text you for money. Period. Do not click the links, as they are digital trapdoors designed to steal your financial info. The best move is to delete and report the message as spam and move on with your day.
PR Nightmare. The reputation of the DMV is already challenging without the addition of this scam. Between the legendary wait times and the soul-crushing gray aesthetic, the DMV is the one agency that didn't need a PR nightmare fueled by scammers. In fact, the department's reputation is so iconic that it has become the gold standard for satire. Recently, a viral video has been making the rounds on social media, perfectly capturing the "DMV Experience" in a way that feels a little too real for comfort:
Between the Lines. If the DMV actually wanted to reach you, they’d send you a letter in the mail—likely three weeks after the deadline. If it’s a text, it’s a fake.