By: Jeff Sommes
Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds is cautioning residents about a new text message scam impersonating the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC), designed to steal personal and financial information.
According to a statement released by the Prosecutor’s Office, several county residents have reported receiving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the DMV or NJMVC.
These texts falsely alert recipients to issues with their driver’s license or vehicle registration and attempt to trick them into clicking harmful links or disclosing sensitive data — a method known as “SMiShing.”
Some scam messages also appear to come from EZ-Pass or toll collection services, further adding to the deception.
“Public awareness is our strongest line of defense,” Prosecutor Reynolds said. “We urge residents to be cautious, think critically about unexpected messages, and report any suspected phishing attempts. The more informed our communities are, the harder it becomes for these scams to succeed.”
The NJMVC has confirmed it does not send unsolicited texts about driver’s licenses or vehicle issues.
The only legitimate text messages from the agency are appointment reminders. Any other unsolicited messages should be considered fraudulent.
Residents who receive suspicious texts should:
- Avoid clicking on any links.
- Refrain from sharing personal or financial details.
- Report the message by forwarding it to 7726 (SPAM)
For accurate and secure information regarding driver’s licenses, registrations, or MVC services, residents should visit the official NJMVC website at www.nj.gov/mvc or contact their local MVC office directly.
There is no need to visit an MVC office in response to a scam message.