Nevada DMV Scam

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We want to make you aware of a scam that’s been hitting phones across the Las Vegas Valley. Fraudulent text messages are going out pretending to be from the Nevada DMV, claiming you have an unpaid traffic ticket or violation. They threaten to suspend your license, cancel your registration, or even hurt your credit score if you don’t pay right away through a sketchy link.

Examples of text messages:

DMV scam

Common Tactics

Pretend to be from the Nevada DMV or use similar language
Indicate you have an unpaid traffic ticket or violation
Reference fake Nevada laws or administrative codes (e.g., “15C-16.003”)
Claim you must pay by a specific date or face:
- Suspended license or registration
- Legal action or arrest
- Negative credit score impact
Include suspicious links (e.g., URLs ending in .vip, .live, etc.)
Use intimidating language and urgency to pressure quick action
Send messages from foreign phone numbers, such as those starting with +63 (Philippines)

Warning Signs

Unexpected texts about traffic violations you’ve never received
Highly suspicious links
Spelling and grammar errors or awkward sentence structure
Claims that your driver’s license will be suspended immediately
Messages that threaten legal action or financial penalties
Any request for payment via a link in a text message
Messages urging you to reply to confirm or proceed

What Not to Do

What You Can Do

The real Nevada DMV will never ask for payment or personal info through a random text message. When in doubt—go to the official website, not the link contained in a random, unexpected text message.