Missoula, MT – The City of Missoula Police Department issued a warning about scam text messages falsely claiming to be from the Montana DMV regarding unpaid traffic fines.
These texts often threaten license or registration suspension and urge recipients to click links for immediate payment.
Officials emphasized that the Montana DMV does not send text messages demanding payment.
Residents are advised not to click links or respond, and to delete the messages immediately and report them to their mobile carrier as spam.
The department cautioned that scammers often create urgency to pressure recipients into acting quickly.
Anyone unsure about a citation should contact the relevant court or agency directly using official contact information.
Those who have already provided personal information through these links should report it to local law enforcement.
