Michigan State Police and Attorney General Dana Nessel are urging Michiganders not to interact with texts that are threatening vehicle suspension from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
“We don’t not have a DMV, we have a secretary of state,” Michigan State Police Seventh District Public Information Officer Spl/Lt. Ashley Miller said. “So just look for the read flags within those messages.”
Miller said there has been a surge of these scams across the state this month.
“A bunch of them sent out yesterday, saying that there's unpaid tolls or unpaid tickets,” she said. “If you receive a text message or a phone call from a number you do not know, there’s no need to respond. It's more than likely a scam.”
These kinds of scams are growing and are “getting more creative,” according to Miller.
The state keeps a list of reported scams for people and can be found on their website. People can also reach out to their local MSP Post with any concerns.
“If you think you are getting scammed or suspicious of what you’re receiving, you can contact any state police post and make them aware of the situation,” Miller said.
