Kansas Department Of Motor Vehicles Scam Scamming - Fraud 0 0 8 0 Mar 6, 2026 2026-03-06T18:26:50-05:00 Mar 7, 2026 2026-03-07T06:26:35-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) A widespread text message scam is targeting Kansas residents, impersonating the Department of Revenue/DMV or Transportation (KDOT) to steal money and personal info. The messages falsely claim you have unpaid traffic tickets or tolls, threatening license suspension if you don't click a link and pay immediately. Scam SampleAbout the ScamMethod: Fraudulent SMS/texts.Claims: Unpaid fines, tolls, or "final notice" for traffic violations.Threats: Vehicle registration or license suspension.Goal: Steal financial information.Protect YourselfDo not click links in unexpected texts.Delete the message immediately.Report the text as junk/spam.Verify any alleged fines directly through official Kansas Department of Revenue (.gov) channels, not through links in texts.If you provided financial information, contact your bank immediately.You can report these phishing attempts to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).