Phishing examples
Overview
An increase in phishing
The New York State DMV has seen an increase in scammers pretending to be the DMV in an attempt to commit identity theft. These attempts often include logos, images, and content copied from the legitimate New York State DMV website (or another New York State government site) to make their fraudulent communication appear realistic.
Phishing can also be in the form of phone solicitations, fraudulent social media accounts, or websites. We encourage you to remain vigilant and to use caution to protect your data. Remember that if the message does not feel right, chances are it is not.
We will post examples on this page
Recent examples include emails and text messages asking recipients to update their personal information for expiring government documents.
The examples below are NOT from the New York State DMV.
- Do not click on any links
- Do not provide any personal information
Attempts confirmed to be phishing will be posted (without personal information) to this page and updated as necessary.
If you think a message is phishing, contact us
If you feel that you have been contacted in an attempt to obtain your personal information, please let us know. A description of the event or, if possible, a screenshot can be emailed to [email protected].
Examples
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