DMV sends out warning of scam targeting North Carolina customers

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Motor Automobiles is all the time receiving buyer complaints relating to scammers claiming to be with the DMV.

Nonetheless, there’s one rip-off that has caught the eye of authorities.

A number of legislation enforcement businesses in North Carolina have reported that DMV prospects are receiving rip-off emails from a gaggle that claims to be with the Division of Transportation.

Scammers are encouraging folks to click on on a hyperlink to pay a superb for an alleged driving violation, in keeping with the NCDMV.

Prospects are requested to beware in the event that they obtain emails from “discover@penalty-gov-us” and declare to be from the site visitors Division of the Division of Transposition.

“DMV prospects should stay vigilant as criminals attempt newer methods to defraud prospects and steal their identities,” stated DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin. “If you happen to obtain any surprising electronic mail alleging you owe the DMV or the State cash, then be very cautious and phone the company to confirm the reality of the communication from an official phone quantity or electronic mail tackle, however don’t use the contact data one showing within the electronic mail.”

Goodwin added that the NCDMV and NCDOT won’t ever ship a buyer an electronic mail relating to driving information, driving historical past, or notices to pay fines associated to driving violations. These kind of notifications could be despatched by way of common mail.

The DMV advises prospects to solely ought to search out DMV-related web sites that solely finish in “.gov.” You also needs to all the time test the phrases and situations on the web site you might be visiting.

If you happen to present cost info on a third-party web site, your cost card info could also be stolen.

At all times keep in mind to search for an internet site that comprises “.gov” in its tackle to guarantee you might be receiving correct governmental info.

You possibly can go to the official NCDMV web site by clicking right here.

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