DHSMV warns of scam
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning consumers that they may be targeted by a company representing itself as the DHSMV demanding payment for fraudulent citations.
The company will send emails to consumers requesting payment of a citation within a certain timeframe. If the payment is not received on time, the company will falsely require a daily late fee payment.
The email sent to consumers includes a linked payment page and email address. While the linked payment page appears to be inactive, the DHSMV is warning consumers that this is a scam and no payment should be made.
If a consumer has made a payment, they should refute the charge and take the appropriate security measures with their financial institution.
Consumers should note the following:
– The DHSMV and Clerks of Court do not email citations to customers
– The DHSMV and Clerks of Court do not require citation payment via email
– Citation numbers are always seven alpha-numeric digits
– If a consumer receives a notice regarding a suspicious citation, they should contact the local Clerk of Court or call the DHSMV immediately
Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
DHSMV warns of scam
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning consumers that they may be targeted by a company representing itself as the DHSMV demanding payment for fraudulent citations.
The company will send emails to consumers requesting payment of a citation within a certain timeframe. If the payment is not received on time, the company will falsely require a daily late fee payment.
The email sent to consumers includes a linked payment page and email address. While the linked payment page appears to be inactive, the DHSMV is warning consumers that this is a scam and no payment should be made.
If a consumer has made a payment, they should refute the charge and take the appropriate security measures with their financial institution.
Consumers should note the following:
– The DHSMV and Clerks of Court do not email citations to customers
– The DHSMV and Clerks of Court do not require citation payment via email
– Citation numbers are always seven alpha-numeric digits
– If a consumer receives a notice regarding a suspicious citation, they should contact the local Clerk of Court or call the DHSMV immediately
Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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