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Kansas Department Of Motor Vehicles Scam

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 Sample

KDOT Scam Text

About the Scam

  • Method: Fraudulent SMS/texts.
  • Claims: Unpaid fines, tolls, or "final notice" for traffic violations.
  • Threats: Vehicle registration or license suspension.
  • Goal: Steal financial information.

Protect Yourself

  • Do 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).

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