The Dare County Sheriff’s Office and the N. C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is alerting the public about a surge in fraudulent text message scams targeting residents. These scams falsely claim to request payment for fees, fines, or tolls and may appear to come from the NCDMV.
NCDMV does not and will never request payments via text message.
The below is what citizens are receiving, supposedly from the DMV.
North Carolina Department of Vehicles (DMV) Final Notice: Enforcement Penalties Begin on June 6.
Our records show that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. In accordance with North Carolina (NC) State Administrative Code 15C-16.003, if you do not complete payment by June 5, 2025, we will take the following actions:
1. Report to the DMV violation database
2. Suspend your vehicle registration starting June 6
3. Suspend driving privileges for 30 days
4. Transfer to a toll booth and charge a 35% service fee
5. You may be prosecuted and your credit score will be affected
Pay Now:
ncdot.gov-pz[]icu/dmv
Please pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes.
Citizens are urged to report any suspicious texts as spam and delete them immediately. Do not click on any links or provide personal information in response to these messages.
Protect yourself from scams:
- Be cautious of unsolicited texts requesting payment or personal information.
- Verify any NCDMV-related inquiries through official channels.
- Report suspicious texts to your mobile carrier or the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov/complaint.
- Learn more about how to identify phishing texts and scams at https://ncdoj.gov/internet-safety/phishing/.
