• These scam texts often threaten legal action and include malicious links to steal personal information.
• The Colorado DMV has confirmed it does not contact people via unsolicited texts to demand payment.
• If you receive a suspicious text, do not click any links, share personal information, or reply.

Scammers are at it again, threatening Coloradans with severe consequences over false claims of unpaid tickets through fraudulent texts impersonating the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles.

DMV stated it is aware of the latest round of scammer attempts threatening prosecution, suspension of vehicle registration and revocation of driving privileges unless the person makes a payment, the agency said in a news release. The agency said is working to stop the scams for good.

Here are the latest false claims red flags

If you have not engaged in any activity that would result in a ticket or penalty, it is almost certainly a scam, DMV stated.

Here is frequent messaging typically contained in fraudulent texts according to DMV:

• Claim to be from the "Colorado DMV" or a similar official-sounding entity.
• Allege outstanding unpaid tickets or driving violations.
• Threaten imminent legal action, such as criminal prosecution.
• Warn of pending suspension of vehicle registration and/or driving privileges.
• Contain a malicious link to a fake website to "resolve" the issue or make a payment.

The DMV stated it does not initiate contact via unsolicited text messages to demand payment for tickets,...

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