Don’t Fall For The Latest DMV Smishing Scam In Montana
- The latest text scam, or Smishing scam, is said to be from the DMV
- Includes threats to your license, credit rating, and even vehicle registration
Some Montanans Recently Hit With Smishing Scam
It's me, I'm some Montanans. I received this text Sunday June 7, 2025
Smishing Scam Montana
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It's kind of a long one, but...
As you can see, I'm in big trouble starting today.
I don't know what I'm going to do if toll booths cost me more, since we DON'T HAVE ANY in Montana.
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In all seriousness, let's take a peek at what they're saying to scare you into logging on to their scam site:
- DMV violation data site
- Suspend vehicle registration
- Suspend your license for 30 days
- 35% service fee at toll booths
- Prosecution and negative marks on your credit
Now, let's take a peek at all the ways you can immediately tell this whole text is a scam:
how to tell it's a Smishing Scam Montana
- Highlighted in pink: the toll booth 35% service fee. As there are no toll booths in Montana this is a dead give-a-way
- Highlighted in green: the website is totally fake. Instead of being a ".gov" address, they think they can slip by a ".gou" address. This kind of thing works a lot
- Highlighted in blue: the reply Y, RE-OPEN, click link or copy it to your browser. There is so much wrong here. Basically, never ever click a link in a text to open anything.
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This One Rule Will Help Save You And Your Identity
- NEVER click on a link in a text or email. Always go directly to the source. If there's something going on, it will be noted on your account
Turn These Scammers In
Fastest way to foil a scammer is to pass along the scam. From USA Today:
- Copy the text message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). This will help your wireless provider spot and block these messages sooner
- Contact the FTC to report the scam by clicking here
Source: USA Today
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