Archive · 18 Jun 2025
FBI Warns iPhone Users of DMV Text Scams Across the US
The FBI is warning people with iPhones about fake text messages that look like they are from the DMV.
These texts say you owe money and might threaten to take away your license or send you to jail.
But it's a trick!
The texts are trying to steal your information.
They send you to fake websites that want your credit card details.
If you get one, don't click the link, don't answer, and delete it.
If you already shared info, change your passwords and report it to the FBI.
The FBI is warning iPhone users about a phishing scam involving fake DMV texts.
These texts claim unpaid tolls or fines and threaten license suspension or jail.
The texts link to phishing websites to steal personal and financial information.
There was a 773% increase in these fake texts in the first week of June.
If you receive such a text, do not click any links, do not reply, and delete it immediately.
- Who
- iPhone users are the target of the scam. The FBI and DMV are issuing warnings.
- What
- Fake texts pretending to be from the DMV, attempting to steal personal and financial information.
- When
- Reports indicate a 773% increase in these texts in the first week of June.
- Where
- Reportedly affecting multiple states, including Tennessee, New York, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and Washington DC.
- Why
- Scammers are attempting to steal personal and financial information through phishing websites linked in the text messages.
Victims
Scammers
Risk
Victims
Victims of the scam risk financial loss and identity theft due to the fraudulent texts.
Scammers
N/A
- Target
- iPhone users
- Scam Type
- Phishing via SMS
- Impersonated Agency
- Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- Primary Threat
- Theft of personal and financial information
- Reported Increase
- 773% increase in the first week of June
- Affected States
- Tennessee, New York, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and Washington DC