New Hampshire DMV Warns of Text Message Scam

CONCORD, N.H. – The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is notifying residents of a text message scam in which recipients are asked to submit immediate payment to resolve a traffic violation.

The DMV has received multiple reports of text messages claiming to be “a final notice” that informs recipients that their “traffic violation remains unpaid”. The scam further threatens recipients of enforcement penalties, including potential legal prosecution, credit damage, and the suspension of their vehicle registration and driver’s license if immediate payment is not made. The provided URL for payment also includes “nhgov” in an effort to appear to be an official State of New Hampshire website.

The New Hampshire DMV never sends text messages regarding payments. The only text messages sent by the DMV are appointment reminders. 

“We urge all residents to remain vigilant for scams and encourage anyone who feels unsure about a communication from the DMV to contact our Customer Service line directly at (603) 227-4000,” said DMV Director John Marasco.

Anyone who receives a text message claiming to be from the New Hampshire DMV should not submit payment or any personal information and should delete the message immediately. 

Anyone who believes they are a victim of a scam or identity theft should also file a report with their local police department, review personal credit reports, and consider setting up fraud alerts or a credit freeze. Identity theft victims can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at IdentityTheft.gov or call 1(877) 438-4338.