Montana Department of Motor Vehicles Scam

Scam Sample

This is an automated message from the Montana Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Fine enforcement commences March 7th.

Our automated system has detected an unresolved traffic fine under your identification. Pursuant to Montana Administrative Code 16C-16.003, failure to remit payment by March 6th, 2026 will result in:

1. Submission of the violation to the state's official DMV record system.

2. Revocation of your vehicle registration effective March 7th.

3. Thirty-day suspension of your driver's license.

4. Application of a 35% service fee at the time of payment.

5. Possible legal ramifications and damage to your credit profile.

Please process your payment immediately through our portal:

https//mvdmt. com-shms.top/gov

Failure to act will result in automatic license suspension.

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Details of the Scam

• Method: Fraudulent SMS/texts that may read, "The Toll Roads Notice of Toll Evasion: You have an unpaid toll bill on your account".
• Threats: Scammers use urgent language, threatening increased fees, or vehicle registration suspension if not paid immediately.
• Red Flags: Messages from non-U.S. phone numbers, poor grammar, and requests for payment via a provided link.
• Reality: The Montana MVD does not send text messages requesting payment or personal information.

Protect Yourself

• Do Not Click: Avoid clicking on any links in suspicious text messages.
• Verify Directly: Contact the Montana MVD directly at (406) 444-3933 or visit their official website to verify any claims.
• Report It: Report the scams to the Montana Office of Consumer Protection at contactocp@mt.gov or 800-481-6896.
• File a Federal Complaint: Report scam texts to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.