New DMV website resource educates consumers about ongoing scams

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues its efforts to protect consumers from scammers who are posing as Wisconsin DMV and demanding payment or requesting personal information. The newly published webpage, wisconsindmv.gov/scams​, is a frontline resource to help consumers recognize scams, learn how to protect themselves and provide guidance on what to do if they are caught up in a phishing scam attempt.

“Waves of fake emails and texts that look like they’re from the Wisconsin DMV are circulating across the state,” Wisconsin DMV Administrator Tommy Winkler said. “These ongoing scams are easy to recognize if you know what to look for. Our new webpage educates folks on red flags, provides resources to protect themselves and gives advice on what to do if they think they’ve fallen victim.” 

Common tell-tale features from recent phishing attacks include: 

The new DMV webpage also posts images of recent scams that have hit Wisconsin. Transportation departments from across the country are reporting similar scams. 

Consumers can take these steps to protect themselves:

Consumers can also follow WisDOT social media to learn about scams that may be spreading in the state.