RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WSCO) warned Sunday, June 8, about a fake DMV text scam, according to the agency’s Facebook post at 12:30 p.m.
In order to identify a fraudulent text, look for these identifiers.
- message sent from an international numbers like +63 964 962 3887
- “final notice” claim
- suspicious link ( https://dot.nv-govag.icu/us )
- false threat of vehicle registration suspension, driving privileges revocation, and credit score damage
Red flags include:
- message(s) sent from outside the U.S.
- suspicious .icu domain instead of an official .gov address
- no personal details such as name, ticket number, or vehicle information
- urgent and threatening language
If you receive a fake scam alert, do not click the link because it may be a ph