Drivers In New York Could Be Targets Of Major Scam

A major scam is targeting drivers in New York State. Scammers work extremely hard to find ways to steal New Yorkers' money and/or personal information. Maybe, if they worked that hard at legit jobs, they wouldn't have to scam. Their latest scam poses a huge risk to drivers in the state.

Many drivers already have a lot of pressure on them as the deadline is looming for getting a REAL ID. DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder, said,

“Whether you are planning to fly soon or not, the REAL ID deadline is almost here, and we want all New Yorkers to be prepared. The last thing you want to do is delay a trip, or worse, be unable to fly if you need to in a pinch because you don’t have the right identification. So don’t delay in making your REAL ID appointment, and before you come see us, check out our online resources so you can be sure you have everything you need.”

New Yorkers who need to get their REAL ID can find more information here.

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New York DMV Warns Drivers About Major Scam

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has issued a warning to drivers about a scam targeting them. The goal of the scam is to steal personal identification information from New Yorkers. The DMV has seen an increase in phishing scams

What Is Phishing?
This isn't your grandpa's fishing, this phishing is potentially very costly to New York rivers. Scammers disguise themselves as known businesses, organizations, or individuals in an attempt to steal personal information, including banking or credit card accounts. Scammers will also trick victims into installing malicious software onto their devices. Phishing is one of the most common online scams.

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Scammers are pretending to be the DMV to steal from NY drivers. They are using images, logos, and content stolen from the DMV website to appear legit. The DMV warns drivers that there has been an increase in phishing messages regarding non-payment of E-ZPass tolls or fines. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, do not open any attachments or follow any links. You can report potential scams to dmv.sm.phishingattacks@dmv.ny.gov. You can find more tips to avoid becoming a victim of phishing scams here.

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