Connecticut Drivers Targeted in Latest Phishing Scam

Police departments across Connecticut are warning residents about a new text message scam that’s making the rounds — and it’s catching people off guard.

According to authorities, scammers are sending text messages that appear to come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The message claims the recipient owes money for an unpaid traffic fine, toll violation, or registration issue. It then urges them to click a link immediately to avoid penalties, license suspension, or additional fees.

Got This Text About Your License? It’s a Scam, CT Police Say

The message claims you owe money for a traffic ticket, toll violation, or some mysterious “registration issue” and demands you click a link immediately to avoid fines, legal trouble, or license suspension. Because nothing says “official government agency” like panic texting you at 9:42 PM.

If You Get One of These Texts

* Don't Click the Link

* Do Not Reply

* Delete the Link Immediately

Here’s the key thing: The Connecticut DMV does not text people asking for money. They don’t slide into your messages. They don’t do urgency. And they definitely don’t use sketchy web links that look like they were created during someone’s lunch break.

Officials say these scams pop up when people are already stressed about travel, tolls, or paperwork — which is exactly what scammers are counting on. Your rule of thumb? If a text message says “urgent DMV payment,” assume it’s fake… because it is.