New Hampshire Motorists Warned of Licensing and Traffic Violation Scam

New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella is alerting residents to an active scam targeting consumers through fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from the the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

According to Formella, the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau has received multiple reports of text messages stating that the recipient’s driver’s license will be suspended due to an unpaid traffic violation. These messages urge consumers to take immediate action, including submitting payment through a link that mimics a state government website by using terms such as “nhgov” in the URL.

The New Hampshire DMV does not send text messages regarding driver’s license suspensions, unpaid violations, or requests for payment. The only legitimate text messages sent by the New Hampshire DMV are appointment reminders. He said that any message indicating enforcement action or demanding payment is fraudulent and should not be trusted.

“These fraudulent messages are designed to alarm consumers and trick them into revealing personal or financial information,” said Formella. He urged residents to remain vigilant and to immediately delete these messages.