The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has issued a warning to the public regarding a scam involving text messages. These messages falsely claim that recipients owe money for an unpaid traffic ticket and threaten penalties if payment is not made.
According to ITD, the fraudulent texts list actions that will be taken if payment is not received immediately and include a link for making payments. The department clarified that these messages are not from its Division of Motor Vehicles.
“ITD does not send texts related to unpaid traffic tickets or fines, will not demand immediate payment, will not provide links to unfamiliar websites and will not use threats of legal action or license suspension,” the department stated.
The public is advised to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links or providing personal or payment information in response to such messages. Instead, they should report the message to the Federal Trade Commission and delete it.
For those who wish to verify their driver’s license status or check for legitimate traffic violations, ITD recommends visiting www.dmv.idaho.gov.
“Stay alert. Stay informed. Don’t get caught in a scam,” ITD urged residents.
